Chapter 8 The Problem

After the game, Lukaku was called over by Mourinho alone and cursed with a slap in the face.

He even said, ‘Romelu, don’t let me give up on you for the second time! ’.

This sentence undoubtedly made Lukaku feel heavy and scared.

After leaving the Blues, he has always been worried about this and wants to prove himself again.

But sometimes, you just can't do it to your satisfaction.

Facing this atmosphere, Arsenal's second training match arrived.

They face Lyon in Paris.

This was a tough battle. To be honest, Monaco's performance shocked Arsenal.

Arsenal's defense is so strong, but it's still a bit overwhelming.

Especially Monaco's Mbappe. This guy's speed has caused Arsenal enough trouble.

In conjunction with the overall pressing ability, Arsenal's defense was constantly under attack.

However, Arsenal still resisted.

Lucky and Kanter started running in the midfield to compete for rhythm, while Hummels and Jimenez's decisive grabs also repeatedly destroyed Monaco's offense.

In the end, Arsenal finally got the rhythm in the midfield, and Monaco's offense became less sharp under waves of attacks.

Lucky, relying on his experienced experience, constantly eroded the opponent's rhythm and assisted Aubameyang to score a goal.

But Monaco also tied the score in the final stage with Fabinho's volley.

The two sides shook hands and made peace 1:1.

The intensity of this warm-up match almost caught up with the official match.

Both sides were looking for their own problems after the game.

For Arsenal, Lukaku is a key.

Lukaku has been in a very bad state recently, and his mood is also extremely depressed.

He didn't know how to adjust, and he seemed to be unable to integrate into the team.

After two training games, as the main center, I have gained nothing.

You must know that Arsenal's last center was Suarez, the winner of the Premier League Golden Boot. Under this comparison, the reaction of Arsenal fans can be imagined.

At this time, Lukaku was impatient and full of worry.

He didn't know what changes he should make.

Lukaku was in the room, distressed, when the doorbell rang.

Lukaku opened the door and saw Lucky standing at the door.

"Is this scene familiar?"

Lucky said with a smile.

Lukaku thought for a while, slapped his forehead and said, "That time in Paris, the award ceremony for the best young player in Europe!"

Lucky smiled and nodded. Lukaku was calling him at that time, but this time the two exchanged positions.

"come in!"

Lukaku invited sideways.

Lucky waved his hand and said, "You have to come with me."

"Where to go?" Lukaku was confused.

Lucky; "The coach's place."

Hearing this, Lukaku's face changed and he became uneasy, but he still followed out.

The two came to Mourinho's room. At this time, Mourinho's room was filled with paper balls.

Mourinho was sitting on the sofa, writing furiously.

He just looked up at Lucky and Lukaku and said, "You guys find a place to sit!"

The two nodded.

Soon, Mourinho picked up the tactical board in his hand and walked to the two of them.

Mourinho pinched his waist and shook it slightly, as if he had lower back pain after sitting for a long time.

He tapped the tactical board and said, "The coaching staff studied Romelu's problem and found that the problem occurred in a key link!"

Lukaku blinked and said: "What link."

Before Mourinho could speak, Lucky said: "Always pull out of the penalty area!"

Mourinho looked at Lucky in surprise, then nodded and said: "Yes, I don't know what you have been through, but you shouldn't play like this. The center's distribution and organization are good talents, yes. But you can’t always play like this and ignore your own strengths!”

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Mourinho pointed at Lukaku's body and said: "This is your best weapon. You have to wait in the penalty area, wait for your teammates to pass, and then use your body to crush the opponent's defender! "

Lukaku said; "This will reduce a lot of opportunities!"

"Why are there so many fewer opportunities!" Lucky said suddenly; "Who are you looking down on?"

Lukaku was stunned for a moment, then waved his hands quickly and said: "That's not what I meant, it's just"

Mourinho said; "You were faced with the dilemma of being unable to play the ball in the midfield, so you wanted to share the work of organization and advancement, and you even had a little desire to show off your footwork."

Lukaku's face felt a little hot. In fact, the second reason was the more important reason.

"I'm not asking you to give up these, but your role should be more of a battering ram, rather than playing like a false nine." After a pause, Mourinho said; "As for passing the ball, Kai and Auba May Young, Wilshere, Bellerín, Mane, Robertson, they are all out of the ball, they can all pass the ball to you!”

Mourinho said seriously; "Arsenal does not need you to retreat to participate in the advancement task, but to stay in the opponent's defense!"

Mourinho poked the defensive line on the tactical board and said harshly, "Then crush it with your body!"

Walking out of Mourinho's room, Lukaku was still a little confused.

He still couldn't tell when to do what.

When to drop back to help advance the attack and when to be a battering ram.

Lekai also noticed the other party's expression and said, "Why don't we try to do a good job first."

"Do a good job?" Lukaku asked with his head tilted.

Lekai nodded, "Be a battering ram first, and then slowly develop other abilities. You need a process of adaptation. When you are fully integrated into the team, I believe you can do better."

Lukaku pondered for a moment and said, "I understand! Let's try it in the next game!"

Lekai smiled, "I will pass the ball to you!"

Lukaku also nodded, "I will score a goal!"

In the third warm-up match, Arsenal went to Austria to play against Salzburg Red Bull.

Compared to the warm-up match, this is more like an exhibition match.

Red Bull Group paid to invite Arsenal to play a friendly match.

Arsenal had no reason to refuse.

Because it was an exhibition match, the entire Red Bull Stadium was full of fans.

Many of them were Arsenal fans. For Austrian fans, it was a very happy thing to be able to take a close look at Arsenal's game.

In the Lucky game, Lucky received a lot of attention.

No matter from which aspect, Lucky is the biggest star in this game.

Although he has never entered the transfer market, the German transfer offer is also at a price of 70 million, but if you really want to get Lucky, it is impossible to get more than 100 million, and it must be agreed by Arsenal.

As for fame, Lucky has attracted countless fans with the Champions League championship and the crazy performance last season.

Many people at the scene were calling Lucky's name, which also surprised Lucky.

After all, he never thought that he could get such attention when playing away.

But he was also very happy about this, waving his hands from time to time to give feedback.

Lucky didn't know that in the opposite field, two Asians gathered together and looked at each other with envy.

"Captain of a wealthy club! So cool!"

"Kaisan is a very powerful person!"

Korean player Huang Xican and Japanese player Minamino Takumi looked envious.

For the two who are still in a low-level European league, a superstar like Lucky, who is the captain of a giant club, is undoubtedly a presence they need to look up to.

"The coach asked me to play on the right side, and Kaisang is on the right side!" Minamino Takumi cried.

Huang Xican said with sympathy: "A moment of silence for you!"

Because it was an exhibition match, Mourinho did not make too many references to the lineup, whoever is more expensive and famous will play.

For this reason, Arsenal's main lineup all stood in the middle of the field.

And the Salz Red Bull side also completed the starting lineup.

Minamino Takumi kept taking deep breaths, he got the chance to start in this exhibition match.

At this time, he was a little nervous, uneasy and other emotions.

Of course, there was some expectation.

In fact, he also wanted to see how far he was from the world's top.

And Lucky is obviously a good choice.

A world-recognized strong midfielder, if he can successfully break through, it means that his dribbling has reached the world level.

After all, Minamino Takumi is famous for dribbling, and he is also very confident about his breakthrough.

If he performs well in this game, maybe he can win the favor of Arsenal?