After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!
Chapter 132 Arsenal Debut
The week-long intensive training session had just ended, but the atmosphere in the locker room was much more harmonious than expected.
Veteran Pepe, with his rich experience and calm demeanor, has become an invisible pillar of stability in the locker room.
Mid-career players such as Ramsey and Aubameyang have also taken the initiative to act as communication bridges;
As for the newly joined Cancelo, after Yan Yuan's assertive 1v1 match, he also toned down his sharp edge and worked hard to integrate into the team.
Young players like Saka have received even more encouragement and support.
A positive and goal-oriented atmosphere is quietly taking shape in the Arsenal dressing room.
As the most important warm-up stage before the new season.
The arrival of the International Champions Cup has ignited the passion of all Gunners fans.
This home game against Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund is especially anticipated.
Today, the fans at the stadium had only one focus.
That is Yan Yuan, the World Cup Golden Boot winner, Arsenal's new number 7, and a superstar with a market value of 3 million euros.
He will make his debut in the Arsenal red and white jersey in front of tens of thousands of fans at the Emirates Stadium!
Before the match, the Emirates Stadium was packed to capacity.
Red and white flags billowed in the stands, and a huge tifo slowly unfurled in the north and south stands, one side showing Yan Yuan celebrating a goal in Hoffenheim.
On the other side was his official photo wearing an Arsenal number 7 jersey, with the words "Welcome Home, Yan! The Future is Red & White!" written in huge English letters in the middle. The deafening singing and cheers swept through the entire stadium like a tsunami.
When the starting lineup was announced over the loudspeaker, it read...
"Number 7, Yan Yuan!"
The roar at the Emirates Stadium reached its peak!
Yan Yuan stood at the entrance of the players' tunnel, feeling the vibration of the grass beneath his feet and the overwhelming fervor in his face. He took a deep breath, his eyes firm and bright.
This was more than just a friendly match; it was the real start of his Arsenal career.
This is his Emirates Stadium debut!
Professor Wenger stood on the sidelines, looking focused.
In this match, the professor fielded a starting lineup that combined experienced and new players, aiming to allow them to gel together:
• Goalkeeper: Damian Martinez
• Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (right-back), Monreal (right center-back), Pepe (left center-back), Kolasinac (left-back)
• Midfielders: Xhaka (defensive midfielder), James Maddison (central midfielder)
• Forwards: Ødegaard (attacking midfielder), Aubameyang (left winger), Lacazette (center forward), Yan Yuan (right winger)
This lineup has a clear intention.
The professor utilized Pepe's experience and Monreal's solidity to anchor the central defense, while allowing Ashraf and Kolasinac to provide attacking power on the flanks;
Xhaka dropped back to orchestrate the midfield, while Maddison was responsible for linking up play and delivering creativity.
In the attacking third, Aubameyang and Yan Yuan spread out on the wings, Odegaard orchestrated the play in the center, and Lacazette positioned himself as the pivot at the far post.
The professor hopes that through practical experience, new signings such as Odegaard, Madison, and Ashraf can quickly find their rhythm in the game, and that Yan Yuan can also establish initial chemistry with these new teammates.
Dortmund also fielded their strongest lineup, with Reus, Paco, Sancho, Witsel, Akanji and other big names all making appearances. The Bundesliga powerhouse's attacking prowess should not be underestimated.
The match started, but the pace wasn't particularly fast.
Both sides are testing each other, searching for a tacit understanding to cooperate.
Yan Yuan was very active on the right flank, constantly running, receiving passes, and trying to coordinate with Ashraf.
Achraf's speed and explosiveness certainly put considerable pressure on Dortmund's left flank defense, particularly Schmelzer.
In the 16th minute, Arsenal patiently passed the ball around in the attacking third.
Ødegaard received the ball at the edge of the penalty area, drawing the attention of two Dortmund defenders.
He keenly observed that Yan Yuan was quietly cutting inside from the right wing, running towards the opening in the penalty area.
Odegaard didn't hold onto the ball; he delivered a highly concealed through pass with the outside of his right foot.
The ball went through the gap between Dortmund's center-backs Akanji and Zagadou.
Yan Yuan understood immediately. Without stopping the ball to adjust, he used the instep of his right foot to deliver a perfectly weighted and angled cross the ball the instant it rolled in front of him.
The ball rolled quickly along the grass towards the center of the penalty area.
Lacazette appeared like a ghost in the most dangerous position.
He easily pushed the ball into the empty net before goalkeeper Bürki and the recovering defender could react!
1-0!
The Emirates Stadium erupted in cheers!
Yan Yuan ran towards Lacazette with his arms outstretched in celebration, and the two high-fived each other!
This teamwork was seamless. Odegaard's through ball was precise, Yan Yuan's cross was selfless and deadly, and Lacazette's positioning and finishing were perfect!
The connection between the new signings and the veterans is showing its power!
This goal was a perfect combination of Ødegaard's accurate decision-making, Yan Yuan's decisiveness and observation, and Lacazette's sharp positioning and accurate shooting.
Dortmund intensified their attack after conceding a goal.
Reus's playmaking, Sancho's breakthroughs on the right wing, and Paco's poaching in the penalty area were all quite threatening.
In the 35th minute, Dortmund won a free kick on the left side of the attacking third.
Reus took the penalty, and the ball arced towards the penalty area.
Paco outjumped Monreal and unleashed a powerful header.
The ball was about to fly into the net!
At the critical moment.
A figure appeared in front of the door line like lightning!
A cat's reaction time is seven times that of a human; Hakimi's defense was very timely!
The Moroccan winger demonstrated his incredible speed in recovering from a setback and his instinct for making saves on the goal line.
Just as the ball was about to cross the goal line, he used an almost split-like motion to poke the ball out of bounds with his toe.
A brilliant defusal.
The Emirates Stadium erupted in cheers and applause, a sound of relief after the ordeal.
Achraf Hakimi proved with this crucial defensive play that he can make a huge contribution to the team on both ends of the court.
Arsenal regained their composure and extended their lead again a few minutes later.
This time, it was another new signing, Ødegaard, who shone.
In the 40th minute, Arsenal intercepted the ball in their own half and launched a quick counter-attack.
Xhaka passed the ball to Madison near the center circle.
Madison looked up and saw Odegaard unmarked in the middle of the attacking third.
He immediately delivered a precise through ball.
Odegaard understood immediately and sped up.
He received the ball at the edge of the penalty area before Dortmund's defensive midfielder Witsel could get back into position.
Facing the onrushing goalkeeper Bürki and the chasing defenders, Ødegaard displayed composure and excellent footwork that belied his age.
He first used a deft right foot to feint the ball, shaking off Witsel's sliding tackle.
Immediately afterwards, facing Akanji who was covering, he flicked his left foot with the instep, took a step to the side, and instantly created a shooting angle.
Immediately, Od raised his left foot and curled a shot with the inside of his foot.
The ball bypassed Bürki's outstretched arm, drawing a beautiful arc, and nestled into the top right corner of the goal.
2-0! World wave!
After scoring, Ødegaard excitedly opened his arms, his face beaming with youthful joy.
This was his first goal since joining Arsenal.
The Emirates Stadium erupted once again.
Yan Yuan, Aubameyang and other teammates ran over to hug him and celebrate.
The Norwegian prodigy announced a promising start to his time with Arsenal with this brilliant goal.
At halftime, Arsenal led Borussia Dortmund 2-0 thanks to goals from Lacazette and Odegaard.
New signings Ødegaard and Ashraf impressed, while Yan Yuan provided a crucial assist.
During halftime, Professor Wenger made a decisive substitution, using up all his substitutions at once, and his intention was very clear.
This will give more young players and new signings real match opportunities, while also testing the impact of the new lineup!
Substitutions: Saka (replacing Aubameyang, left winger), Cancelo (replacing Kolasinac, left-back), Rodri (replacing Xhaka, defensive midfielder)
This lineup has a significantly lower average age and is full of energy!
This is a professor-style youth storm.
Saka plays on the left wing, Cancelo guards the left flank, and Rodri takes on the crucial role of the midfielder in both attack and defense.
Dortmund also made personnel changes in an attempt to strengthen their attack and salvage the situation.
After the start of the second half, Dortmund's attack intensified.
In the 55th minute, Dortmund won a corner kick.
Reus delivered a high-quality, curving shot with excellent placement!
Dortmund's center-back Diallo outjumped Pepe, leaped high, and delivered a powerful header towards the goal!
In the blink of an eye!
Martin on the goal line demonstrated amazing reaction speed and goal-line skills.
He almost instinctively lunged sideways, miraculously deflecting Diallo's close-range header over the crossbar with one hand!
A close call!
Thunderous applause erupted once again at the Emirates Stadium.
Cheers erupted: "Damian! Damian!"
With this save, the Argentine goalkeeper proved that he is capable of becoming a reliable shield in front of Arsenal's goal after Cech.
The professor couldn't help but applaud Martin.
After Dortmund's corner kick attack was thwarted, Arsenal's young storm began to show its power.
Saka was exceptionally active on the left flank, and his speed, dribbling, and passing awareness caused Dortmund's right-wing defense constant trouble.
Cancelo, playing at left-back, has also toned down his previous impetuousness and is seeking more opportunities to coordinate with Saka, while also using his skills and experience to provide support.
The turning point of the match came in the 68th minute.
Dortmund made a mistake in their own half, and the alert Cancelo intercepted the pass near midfield.
Cancelo intercepted the ball and, without hesitation, looked up and immediately delivered a precise through ball to Saka, who was making a high-speed run down the left flank.
Saka used his speed advantage to quickly outpace Dortmund's right-back Piszczek.
He dribbled the ball all the way to the baseline.
After drawing Dortmund's center-back Akanji's cover, Saka did not choose to force a cross or cut inside, but instead showed composure and vision beyond his years!
He delivered a perfectly weighted inverted triangular pass with the outside of his left foot!
The ball precisely bypassed Akanji's block and rolled towards the edge of the penalty area.
There, a tall figure arrived on horseback.
New signing Rodri, the Spanish defensive midfielder, has demonstrated a strong awareness of making runs into the box and precise footwork.
Without stopping the ball to adjust, he met the incoming ball with the instep of his right foot and gently pushed it, sending out a low, through ball with perfect power and angle.
The ball, like a scalpel, instantly pierced through Dortmund's last line of defense and rolled towards the right side of the penalty area.
Along the trajectory of the rolling ball, Yan Yuan's red and white number 7 figure had already started moving!
Yan Yuan's running was almost simultaneously accompanied by cheers from the audience.
The audience now feels great just to see this kid running on the field.
Yan Yuan burst out from behind Dortmund's left-back Schmelzer!
The moment the ball rolled in front of him, Yan Yuan did not hesitate at all.
He immediately turned around and flicked the ball high into the air with his toes.
Then he made a move that made the entire audience hold their breath!
He stretched one arm back, his entire body leaped into the air, his back to the goal, his body fully extended in mid-air.
His right leg was raised high, his eyes were fixed on the ball flying in mid-air, and his core strength exploded instantly!
He struck the ball hard on the lower middle part with the instep of his right foot!
"Bang!"
A deep, resounding explosion!
The ball, like a cannonball, spun wildly, drawing a strange arc, soaring over goalkeeper Bürki's desperately outstretched arm, grazing the bottom edge of the crossbar, and slamming into the top left corner of the goal!
3-0!
Upside-down kick!
After a brief moment of deathly silence, the entire Emirates Stadium erupted in a deafening roar!
"YAN YUAN!!!"
"Yan 7, Yan 7!!"
"Our gunner!!!"
The fans' shouts almost lifted the roof off.
Yan Yuan got up from the ground, spread his arms, and ran wildly in celebration under the gaze of tens of thousands of fans and surrounded by his teammates.
He pointed to Rodri, who provided the brilliant assist, and then to Saka and Cancelo, who orchestrated the attack.
This goal was the culmination of teamwork and a perfect demonstration of Yan Yuan's individual ability.
He capped off his Arsenal debut with a stunning bicycle kick!
Professor Wenger, standing on the sidelines, could no longer contain his excitement and joy.
He clapped enthusiastically, his face beaming with a genuine smile that was full of appreciation for his players' outstanding performance and boundless anticipation for this young and energetic new Arsenal!
He saw Saka's talent, Rodri's composure and vision, Cancelo's positive transformation, and even more so, his protégé Yan Yuan's superstar prowess in delivering the decisive blow at the crucial moment.
In the end, the match ended with Arsenal defeating Borussia Dortmund 3-0.
As the final whistle blew, the Arsenal players high-fived and hugged each other, their faces beaming with the joy of victory and anticipation for the new season.
Yan Yuan was surrounded by his teammates, enjoying the long-lasting applause and cheers from the home fans.
Although he didn't score profusely in his Arsenal debut...
But a brilliant assist and a spectacular bicycle kick that will go down in Emirates Stadium history were already stunning enough.
This is not just a victory in a warm-up match, but also a declaration by the new Gunners to the world:
The new Premier League season is destined to be a red and white youth storm because of their presence!
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