legendary midfielder

Chapter 277 The Best and Strongest Captain
During the morning practice, Zhang Xu met many local residents. Obviously, he has never played a game in Arsenal. He is already well-known in the local area, so he is often recognized by the residents.

Faced with the enthusiastic greetings from the residents, Zhang Xu naturally smiled and nodded.

When he ran back to the villa, his head of a top student couldn't even remember how many residents had greeted him.

Ha, this feeling is really good, it seems that the choice this time is not bad!

Zhang Xu smiled, pushed open the door of the villa, and walked in.

At 08:30 in the morning, Zhang Xu ran directly to the club. Under the guidance of relevant staff, he went directly to the office of head coach Arsene Wenger.

In fact, the team's assembly time is July 7, so it is still the club's holiday time, but as the team's head coach, Wenger started work early.

So when Zhang Xu knocked on the door and walked into Arsenal's office, he saw Wenger writing something on the desk with his head buried in his head.

"Sir, I'm here! Today should be my official report!" Zhang Xu greeted Wenger with a smile.

"Haha, Zhang, you're welcome, just sit down for a while, there is coffee and boiled water over there, you can do it yourself, I'll help with that first!" Wenger smiled at Zhang Xu, and then immersed himself in his work again.

Zhang Xu could only accept this. He shrugged his shoulders and refused to drink water or coffee. He looked at Wenger's office curiously.

Wenger's office is not very big, it is estimated to be about [-] square meters. The space is not large, but the placement of each piece of furniture is particularly particular, coupled with various embellishments, it makes the whole room look unique.

Because Zhang Xu studied at Paris VI University, he is familiar with French style. After seeing the layout and furnishings of Wenger's office, he knew that this is a typical French style.

However, this is not the focus of Zhang Xu's observation. The focus of his observation is the awards, trophies and medals that can be seen almost everywhere.He has been awarded the Coach of the Year by the English Coaches Association twice, the Premier League Coach of the Month for 11 times, the OBE in 2003, the "British Football Hall of Fame" and so on. Various trophies and medals are scattered or hung in every corner of the office.

While Zhang Xu was admiring these hard-won trophies and medals with great interest, Wenger raised his head and watched Zhang Xu's movements and eyes with a smile.

"Zhang, what do you think when you see these trophies and medals?" Wenger put down his pen and asked softly.

"Oh, uh," Zhang Xu turned his head and said, "In our Chinese language, it's envy, jealousy and hatred!" Afterwards, Zhang Xu briefly explained the meaning.

"Oh? Envy, envy, hate? Haha, it's very interesting!" Wenger smiled, and then sighed: "Actually, I rarely look at these things! Because they are all past tense for me! And I only value the future!"

"Uh!" Zhang Xu didn't expect Wenger to say that, but he was a bit speechless.

"Too obsessed with the glorious past will make people feel slack! So I think about the future of the team every day, and how to adjust it! Of course, this future may be tomorrow, or it may be the year after next year or even beyond. And you, Zhang, are also the future of our Arsenal! You are not only the tomorrow of Arsenal, but also the year after next year, and even beyond! Because I believe that you will be the core of Arsenal for a long time!" Wenger said solemnly.

"Uh uh, well, thank you for your trust and affirmation in me!" Zhang Xu was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't find it strange, because he also had full confidence in himself.

With the "super midfield training system", he can definitely become the most powerful player on the planet!none of them!

"Actually, I didn't write anything just now!" Wenger suddenly said something that made Zhang Xu puzzled.

"Uh uh, what do you mean"

"Actually, I have been observing you just now. I want to see what kind of demeanor you will show and what kind of behavior you will have when I leave you alone."

"." Well, Zhang Xu could only say nothing about this, and continued to wait for Wenger to reveal the mystery himself.

"I just want to see if you are as calm as I imagined!" Wenger directly stated his purpose without going around in circles.

"." Zhang Xu continued to remain silent.

Wenger nodded and said, "Yes, because I have two immature ideas, which need to be carefully considered to be confirmed. The point of consideration is to see if your character is as stable and reliable as imagined."

"The first idea is that the team will take you as the core and build a brand new Arsenal around you! Note, it is the core, not the midfield core! That is to say, Arsenal has only one core, and that is you—zhang!"

"Why? In fact, the reason is very simple, because of your versatility! You have strong hands-off ability, good offensive ability, and unique midfield organization. You are the best candidate for the core of the team!"

When Zhang Xu heard this, he was a little embarrassed by Wenger's words. China's inherent modesty made him subconsciously touch the back of his head, and said coyly, "Sir, are you talking too much?"

"Oh, no, no, no, it's not an exaggeration! Zhang, I know you are a Chinese, and modesty is a virtue of your countrymen, but I think you should have the aura of not giving in and giving up to me! Because this aura is directly related to the second thought I will talk about next."

"Okay! I understand!" Zhang Xu nodded, and suddenly a kind of aura emerged spontaneously around him, the master-level temperament gradually cultivated after galloping in La Liga.

Seeing this, even Wenger couldn't help but secretly amazed. He didn't expect to see the temperament of a football master in a 22-year-old young man like Zhang Xu.

Superstar!How many years has Arsenal not appeared!Have I dug up another Henry?Or Bergkamp?Or is it the supreme existence beyond the two of them?
At this moment, Wenger suddenly became excited.

"According to your characteristics, I adjusted our formation and changed to a 3-2-3-2 formation. And you are the one in the middle. Your position is still the midfielder you are used to, and it is also the midfielder you are used to organizing. Your partner in the midfielder is Arteta, Wilshere in front, Rosicky and Ramsey on the left and right." Wenger took out a tactical board and drew the team's formation on it.

Wenger went on to say: "Your task is --- there is no task! You can play as you think you should! I will not make any tactical arrangements that restrict your free play! All I want is a free you!"

"Free me? No mission?" Zhang Xu heard such a strange tactical arrangement for the first time.

"That's right! I have observed every game of yours very carefully, especially the last ten games. I was surprised to find that you have very keen observation and judgment on the game. Sometimes, I even think that you are even better than your head coach, Mr. Oltra!" Wenger nodded and continued:

"Moreover, you can make timely and accurate adjustments based on the actual situation on the field. Whether you are attacking or defending, your control over the rhythm is more than mellow! Therefore, I think it is necessary to let you play freely! Because you are the strongest you who play freely!"

"Uh uh," Zhang Xu opened his mouth and didn't know what to say. He couldn't say that he was such a bullshit, could he?So he was left speechless.

"The team will take you as the core, and everyone will fully cooperate with you, defending or attacking around you. So, Zhang, you can play to your heart's content, I believe you will become the strongest heart of Arsenal!" Wenger's tone was firm and powerful.

"Okay, don't worry, I will do my best!" Since Wenger trusts himself so much, what else is there to say?Done!

"Now, my second thought is that I want you to be the captain of the team!" Wenger solemnly stated his second thought.

"What? Captain?" At this moment, Zhang Xu was a little stunned!
How could it be the captain?He has just joined the team and is only 22 years old!Zhang Xu never thought that Wenger would have the idea of ​​appointing himself as the captain.

"Yes, I just want you to be the team's new captain!" Wenger nodded and explained: "This is not a decision I made in a hothead. Besides, do you think I am a hotheaded person?"

"I asked you to serve as the captain of the team for three considerations. First, when you were in Deportivo, you had already served as the team's vice-captain, and you often played as the captain on the field. Your influence in Deportivo is unmatched. Even the captain Belleron is far less influential than you in the team!"

"Second, you are a typical all-around player, which determines that you can defend, attack, and organize! Such a comprehensive and powerful player is the best candidate to be the captain."

"Thirdly, I also showed you my formation just now. I gave you the power to play freely, and naturally I will give you a position to play freely! I want you to fly completely unrestrained! Unleash all your energy! Therefore, you can't be the captain!"

Finally, Wenger said: "Zhang, I believe in your personal charm, and I believe in your personal strength even more! You will definitely become the best and strongest captain in Arsenal's history!"

The best and strongest captain?

Zhang Xu's blood was instantly ignited by these words!

(End of this chapter)