Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 91 Maher is on a roll! Wenger is devastated! [35]

February 2, inside the training base.

Maher had just finished a game when one of his abilities was enhanced.

[Skill: Weak Side Foot lv2]

[Proficiency: (1/800)]

[Benefit: After a period of training, your left foot has acquired certain abilities and can occasionally perform at a good level, but the technical movements also take a long time to prepare! ]

"Naming is really not good."

He looked at the panel name of the Weak Foot Level 2 and complained, but fortunately, this kind of name can more clearly understand the current strength.

In other words, it has been upgraded from a rebellious foot that was extremely unrighteous and seemed like an uncivilized rebellious foot to a weak foot that is still somewhat weak?

Maher's excitement is not groundless. Due to his lack of ability with his left foot, he has suffered a lot on the field, which makes him feel strongly disappointed with this disabled leg.

Fortunately, now we have it!
"We need to increase the intensity of our weak foot training."

Maher adjusted the proportion of training, hoping to train this ability to level 3 as soon as possible.

I think by then, let alone scoring a world-class goal with his right foot, at least the landing point of the cross from the bottom will be guaranteed.

During this period of time, he has actually been more inclined to short pass training, wanting to quickly acquire the fourth level 4 skill.

But now it seems that it is better to have a more balanced approach and improve them simultaneously.

[Skill: Foot Arch Pass lv3]

[Proficiency: (599/800)]

[Skill: Burst lv3]

[Proficiency: (348/2000)]

[Skill: Physical Fitness lv2]

[Proficiency: (415/800)]

Mahel looked at the proficiency of other skills, and it was obvious that the arch of the foot must be the first to be upgraded.

Next, it may be that the weak foot reaches level 3.

The progress of the outbreak is not fast. Maybe I need to concentrate on practicing for a period of time in the future to strengthen it.

On the way back, he saw more than ten messages from Mendes on his phone and opened them and scrolled down.

Mendes told him that the contract had been negotiated and the total amount of the two contracts reached 65 pounds, 15 pounds higher than expected.

The Sheffield United business was still very eager to sign him, and after Mendes used some negotiation skills, he immediately agreed to increase the endorsement fee by 15 pounds.

"good."

Maher smiled. After deducting taxes, he would have an income of about 33.1.

This is a bonus contract equivalent to the amount he gets for scoring 10 goals in the club. For him at the moment, it is a very attractive external wealth.

He replied to Mendes that he hoped to complete the formal signing after the busy schedule this month.

An endorsement of this amount is definitely not as simple as just signing a signature. It will inevitably involve some tasks such as shooting covers and recording videos, and will also require his personal regular publicity.

As for this month, Maher certainly cannot spare time as the intensive schedule makes it difficult for him to spare time.

"Play well!" He cheered himself up and focused all his attention on the league schedule, following the schedule day after day.

April 2th, the 17th round of the Championship.

Sheffield United travelled to Crystal Palace's home ground to take on their old rivals.

Zaha was kept on the bench in this game. I don't know if it was because of his poor performance against Maher in the last game that made our London Zaha lose the trust of the coach.

"Bolodanovic! He finally returned to the court in this game, but I heard that Januhans will need about a week to recover from his injury.

"Okay, Evans kicks the ball out of the center circle and the first half begins."

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"One shot at the goal! It was blocked by the defender, and there was still two points left, so I pushed the ball! It hit the post! Too bad luck, the ball was cleared to the side, and now it was Maher who received the ball.

"He's in an open space, and the Crystal Palace defenders may not have time to block him! A cross!
"Beautiful! Borodanovic scored a goal as soon as he returned! A powerful header! Finally saw this duo again! Sheffield United fans must miss this scene!"

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“At the end of the first half, Sheffield United’s possession rate was around 50%, which was not high, but their threatening attacks were better than Crystal Palace’s.

"I think Crystal Palace's advantage is in attacking from the flanks. It is too difficult to penetrate the opponent's defense through the middle.

"However, after signing Bertrand and Kyle Walker, Sheffield United's wing defense has been significantly strengthened, and Crystal Palace may not be able to break through the defense. This may be the reason why the head coach insists on the middle!"

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"A quick pass from the left! Maher kicked the ball, defender Dean headed it out, and it was Quinn who received the ball on the outside!
"Without stopping the ball, he volleyed it directly into the air!! Wow! A world-class goal!! Another world-class goal!!
“Two to zero!! Quinn used a wonderful volley to help the team expand its lead!
“Before, because of Maher, I always felt that this Sheffield United team had the temperament of a long-range shooting team. After discovering Januhans’ explosive shooting ability, I was more convinced of this.

“It wasn’t until today when Quinn scored with a long shot that I could finally say this out loud: Sheffield Heavy Artillery!”

On the court, Maher, who had few statistics, ran towards Quinn, who was trembling and shouting, and felt happy for him from the bottom of his heart.

He may not be in top form in every game, so he hopes that when he occasionally fails, his teammates can step up and help the team win!
But, how can he be considered to have fallen when he has been averaging more than one goal per game and has maintained such efficiency?

Even if his data is broken down and assigned to two people, these two people will be labeled as efficient.

"Sheffield United beat Crystal Palace 2-0! Bolodanovic scored as soon as he returned, and Quinn scored a world-class goal to seal the victory for the team!" - Sky Sports Championship Column

February 2, Brisbane Road Stadium.

The fifth round of the FA Cup between Arsenal and English League One team Leyton Orient kicked off here. In this round, Arsenal basically fielded its entire main lineup.

Wenger still attaches great importance to the FA Cup. It is rumored that he has faced the crisis of being sacked at Arsenal many times, but he has always won an FA Cup championship to keep his position as coach.

The FA Cup is therefore jokingly called a thermos cup by fans.

But the actual situation should be somewhat different. Arsenal's top management should not dare to let Wenger go easily. Everyone knows what he means to this team.

"Bang!!"

In the 89th minute of the game, Leyton Orient scored the second shot of the game in a counterattack.

It was this shot that actually passed through the palm of goalkeeper Almunia and hit the net!
One to one! "Yeah!!" The home team fans were in a frenzy. No one thought that they could score a goal against Arsenal and even maintain their unbeaten record with a high probability.

Wenger stood on the sidelines with a frown, his head tilted back and his eyes closed, feeling extremely helpless.

He looked at the bench, where Fabregas, Nasri and Szczesny, who was in better form, were.

But what’s the point of replacing them if they score a goal at this point?
“Beep. Beep.!!”

Soon after, the referee blew the whistle to end the game. The Arsenal players left the field with gloomy faces and the atmosphere was very depressing.

After Wenger shook hands with the opposing coach, he did not return to the locker room. Instead, he sat alone in the coach's seat with his head down for a very long time.

In FA Cup matches, there will be no penalty shootouts or extra time for a draw, but a direct replay.

During this critical period, any rematch could disrupt their plans, and they would be better off just losing to Leyton Orient.

Anyway, with the way the game is going, there is really no need to continue on this front this season.

Wenger felt a little bit self-destructive. He sighed deeply and saw several people from the opposing coaching bench coming over to take a photo with him.

He forced a few smiles, feeling that his exhaustion had reached its limit.

April 2th, the 23th round of the Championship.

Sheffield United is still playing away in this round of the league. Their schedule this season is mostly two home games and two away games, which is relatively balanced.

"Harry Maguire! He appeared in the starting lineup for the first time today. This was his first appearance in his professional career. Gary Speed ​​trusted him very much, just like he trusted Mahre.

"Come to think of it, Maguire's name is somewhat similar to Maher's. I wonder what their private relationship is like!"

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"Mael dribbled the ball inside, which has become another common skill for him in the Championship. He would dribble towards the middle with the ball from time to time!

"Generally speaking, he has three options. One is to get the ball into the far corner directly if he can find the right angle. The other is to miss the right angle and then he will pass the ball to the midfielder.

"The third is that once he finds a teammate running, he will pass the ball to his teammate at an extremely fast speed.

"This time, it seems that he is going to shoot! Is he going to shoot at the far corner? He feinted once, then swung his leg again, this time shooting with the back of his foot, towards the near corner!
"The ball goes in! Maher scored the first goal of the game, a wonderful goal that made a feint to the east and attacked the west!

"After attracting the opponent's goalkeeper to the far corner, he suddenly kicked the ball to the near corner. He has a very good football IQ! His observation is also very accurate!"

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"A scuffle in front of Sheffield goal! Maguire tried to clear the ball out of the goal line, but missed. He tripped Miller! Was Miller going to fall to the ground? No, he regained his balance!

"One push shot!! The ball hits the far corner, one to one!"

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"Maguire's header went over the bar! Behind him, it was Joe Garner! He easily headed the ball in! Sheffield United made a mistake, and Maguire paid the price for his youth!

"Two to one! Scunthorpe is leading!"

"Maguire had a look of self-blame on his face. He was about to cry. This ball really shouldn't have gone over the top. But he is still young and has plenty of time to correct his mistakes!"

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"Ched Evans, a ground ball cross from Maher! He stops the ball in the middle of the penalty area, what choice?!
"Ohhh! A toe shot! A fatal blow! Two to two, they tied the score!"

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“The chance for a set-piece on the left side was created by Maher himself, and he took the penalty himself. Several defenders entered the center of the penalty area. They are the team’s indispensable high points for set-pieces!
"Mael passed the ball! It landed very accurately, Maguire! He is very tall and has good jumping ability! He headed the ball and it went in!! 3-2, and it was Maguire who scored this goal!
"Make amends! He should thank Maher for scoring his first goal in his career, at such a critical moment!"

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In the camera, Maguire was like a giant ship, driving quickly to Maher's side, ready to collide with him.

Maher wanted to catch him with his hands, but when he thought that he might weigh nearly 200 pounds, he quickly dodged to the side.

"Haha!" He laughed loudly, full of vigor and pride. When people are at this emotional climax, all kinds of feelings can be easily intensified.

Some media captured Maguire's surprise and embarrassment, and Maher's expression with his mouth wide open. This picture of celebration when the team reversed the score became the post-match cover of the game.

"Smile more happily! You deserve it! Sheffield United beat Scunthorpe 3-2! The team's young player Maguire scored the winning goal. Gary Speed ​​is in love with using young players!" - The Sun's main column

"Last season, the average age of Sheffield United's starting lineup was 29.7 years old, making them the fourth oldest team in the Championship. But this season, the average age of their starting lineup is only 24.2 years old, making them the second youngest team!" - BBC Statistics Column
"UhohUhoh!!"

On February 2, at Wembley Stadium, the cheers that resounded through the sky never stopped, shaking the surrounding squares.

This is a stadium full of history. It hosted the finals of the 1948 and 2012 Olympic football matches, and also witnessed England's glorious victory in the 1966 World Cup!
It is also the venue for the finals of the current FA Cup and the League Cup, and is the home ground of the England national team.

It is recognized as the greatest football stadium in the world, with 24 seats. In the history of the "White Horse Final", people flocked to watch the game!

It can be said that in the UK, Europe, and the world, all the kids who play football dream of standing here and playing a game one day!
Today, the final of this season's League Cup kicked off here.

The two teams facing off are Arsenal, whose star player Fabregas has just missed the game due to injury, and Birmingham, who broke in as a dark horse!

In the 83rd minute of the game, the score was tied at - and the game was very tense. Birmingham chose to make a substitution, replacing Fahey with Martins.

Six minutes passed, it was the 6th minute of the game, a familiar time, a time that had just borne Arsenal's pain.

"Oh!"

Martins, who had just come on as a substitute, took advantage of goalkeeper Almunia's save and quickly stepped forward with a push shot that locked his ankle, pushing the ball into Arsenal's net in the simplest way.

“Yeah!!!” The cheers from the scene had gone beyond the scope of cheering. It was more like everyone was deaf and had just regained their hearing at this moment, and immediately heard a shrill sound.

Martins slid on his knees on the turf of Wembley Stadium and used four consecutive celebration moves to release his emotions.

"what!"

In the Arsenal coaching booth, Wenger leaned back with his hands spread out, shaking his head continuously, and finally slowly squatted down.

He rested his elbows on his knees and covered his face with his half-closed palms. He couldn't believe that the closest championship this season, and most likely the only championship he had a chance to win, was gone from him like this.

He was really tired, so tired that he couldn't speak.

"Beep! Beep! Beep--!"

The referee's whistle then sounded, and the Arsenal players sat on the ground, beating their chests and stamping their feet, feeling extremely frustrated.

Wenger endured the pain, supported his body with his last bit of will, shook hands with the opposing coach with a numb smile, and stood on the sidelines waiting for his disciples to come back.

"Unfortunate! Arsenal lost 1-2 to Birmingham! Missed the EFL Cup! Some fans said, 'Without Fabregas, this team is nothing.'" - Manchester Evening News

(End of this chapter)