football killer

Chapter 40 Highbury Stadium

Since there is not much time to start the match with the Arsenal team, George spent the past few days integrating with the team and Houllier's tactical arrangements. After all, George, as a striker, if he does not reach a certain level of tacit understanding and cooperation with his midfield teammates, it will be difficult to survive in such a fierce competition in the Premier League.

But fortunately, George’s popularity in the Liverpool club is not bad. Captain Redknapp and Carragher both take good care of George. As for George’s good brother Gerrard, there is nothing to say. After all, both Gerrard and Owen have worked with George in the youth team. They are also very clear about George’s strength and understanding.

Thanks to the care of the captain, and the other members of Liverpool are not fools, they naturally know George's position in the hearts of Liverpool fans and owners, and they don't embarrass George, they all give better care, which allows George to integrate into the team as soon as possible.

But time waits for no one. Before George can truly integrate into the team, the strong dialogue between Liverpool and Arsenal will finally be staged.

George sat excitedly on the club's bus and was currently on his way to London. For a while, George was thinking about whether he would be able to play in the game at that time, and for a while, he was wondering whether he could score goals.

George's excitement was also seen by Houllier. Seeing George's reaction, Houllier didn't say anything, but just smiled. In Houllier's heart, George is just a child at present, and it is inevitable to be excited to play with the team.

If Houllier knows that George is currently thinking about whether he is a substitute or a goal, I am afraid that Houllier really doesn't know what to say about George, he can only say that he is young and vigorous.

It's a pity that Houllier didn't think too much at the moment. This time, the opponent Arsenal is very strong. The damn Frenchman Wenger, by some means, turned Arsenal into almost half of the French national team.

"Damn Wenger, damn French." Thinking of the opponent's strength, but his own staff is not complete, and his strength is obviously weaker than his opponent's level, Houllier couldn't help cursing secretly, but he didn't realize that he was also a Frenchman.

When the Liverpool team arrived in London, they first checked into the Xiaxia Hotel. Houllier still told the players habitually that they were not allowed to contact any media without his own permission.

You must know that this match between Liverpool and Arsenal has attracted the attention of the whole of the UK. After all, both teams are strong teams in the Premier League.

Needless to say, Liverpool, the former overlord, although it is now in decline, but a lean camel is bigger than a horse, is still England's strong team.

As for Arsenal, let alone a group of French national teams led by Professor Wenger, they have successfully gained a firm foothold in the Premier League, and at the same time began to continuously attack. It can be said that the current Arsenal, under the leadership of Wenger, is the only team that can compete with the Premier League overlord Manchester United.

Although Liverpool fans disagree with this point, judging from the results of Arsenal and Manchester United in recent years, Arsenal is indeed the only team that can compete with Manchester United.

In order to pay attention to this game, Houllier even arrived in London one day earlier, preparing to adapt to the field first, and then let the players have a good rest to prepare for tomorrow's game.

"Hey~ Steven, do you think I can play tomorrow, can I score goals?"

Perhaps in order to take care of George, Houllier arranged Gerald, who had a good relationship with George, in a room. As soon as he walked into the room and just put away his luggage, George couldn't wait to ask Gerald beside him.

"Hehe, I'm not a coach. Things like this are not up to me. Of course, if I were a coach, then there's nothing to say. George will start your first Premier League game, play the entire game, and of course score goals. How about it, perfect?"

Hearing George's words, Gerald said with a smile.In fact, Gerrard didn't dare to tell George directly, you are a rookie, and it may be difficult to play in the first game. The reason why the coach brought you here is probably more to let you feel the atmosphere of the Premier League.

You must know that Gerrard was transferred from the youth team to the first team. Like the current George, he also wanted to play. Unfortunately, as time passed, Gerrard finally understood that in the fierce competition and cruel competition of the first team, he still needs to train hard and wait quietly for the opportunity to become the main player.

However, Gerrard suddenly thought that it seems that the Liverpool club has always had a tradition of boldly using young strikers. Whether it is the former Fowler or his good friend Owen, everyone has played at the age of 18.

Although George is only 16 years old, I'm afraid he won't play so soon, but the current team's forwards are short of major generals. Maybe the head coach Houllier will really arrange for George to start.

Hearing Gerrard's words, George couldn't help fantasizing about how exciting it would be if he started the first game, played the whole game and scored goals.

Thinking of this, George couldn't help laughing, but George's current laugh, in Gerald's eyes, was a typical idiot.

"Hey~ George, Steven, get ready to play now, we are going to Highbury Stadium to get used to playing, hurry up."

Just as Gerrard and George were chatting without saying a word, Captain Redknapp suddenly walked in and said to the two.He left immediately after speaking, obviously to inform other team members.

Although both Gerald and George like to be lively and playful.But this doesn't mean that the two don't understand the seriousness of the matter. After hearing the captain's notice, the two quickly got ready, ran out the door, and got on the team's bus.

Houllier was sitting on the bus, thinking about tomorrow's game with his head down, when he suddenly realized that Gerrard and George were the first to come into his sight.Seeing Gerrard and George running towards the bus quickly, Houllier couldn't help laughing.

"It seems that young players are good. They have energy, fighting spirit, refuse to admit defeat, and are eager for opportunities. This Steven has also observed for a while, and it seems that Gerrard will try to start next time. After all, this kid's strength is still very good." Houlier looked at Gerrard and George, thinking secretly.

As for why he didn't mention George, that's because Houllier never thought about starting George at all. After all, tomorrow's game against Arsenal is so important, and the whole Liverpool knows very well that it's not just a matter of grades, but a matter of face.

You must know that if Liverpool beats Arsenal in tomorrow's game, then you can say arrogantly to all the clubs in the UK: "Didn't you say that Arsenal is the only opponent of Manchester United in recent years? Look for yourself, even Arsenal has not been defeated by us. It seems that only our great Liverpool is Manchester United's opponent in the whole of the UK."

For tomorrow's game, even Gerrard, who I have always admired and even intends to let him play in the starting lineup, Houllier is not going to let him play, let alone George, a rookie.

Waiting quietly for the players to arrive, at Houllier's order, the bus headed for Arsenal's home stadium, Highbury Stadium.

When the Liverpool players came to the Highbury Stadium, the officials of the Arsenal club were already ready, and led the Liverpool players to the Highbury Stadium to start normal adaptation training.

Although Highbury Stadium is not as big as Anfield Stadium, and the number of people it can accommodate is less than Anfield Stadium, the majestic and wide Highbury Stadium has been used since 1913 and is still one of the most famous stadiums in the UK.

(End of this chapter)