Team Spirit

Chapter 281 The Green Gun Bible, Lu's Brilliance Illuminates the Premier League

Sky Sports: "Datford eliminates Chelsea in the EFL Cup, advances to the final, and aims for a seventh consecutive title!"

BBC: "The seven-year itch? Green Gunners reaching the EFL Cup final may not be a good thing; a seventh appearance is always difficult for the Chinese national team!"

Manchester Evening News: "Chelsea can't even beat Dartford, who are third in the Premier League, so what right do they have to compete with Manchester United for the top spot in the standings this season?"

The Echo: "Mourinho's strange tactical adjustments were the key to Chelsea's collapse. Lu Kai humbly stated that Chelsea and the Blues are still on the same level, and there was an element of luck in the victory!"

After the game, various media outlets exclaimed that "the green miracle is back."

If things were uncertain at the beginning of the season, now everyone knows that Green Generation II has matured.

They are not to be underestimated, just like the first generation of Green.

Lu Kai, who scored two goals and provided one assist, was named Man of the Match and gave an interview: "First of all, I must say that someone deserves this Man of the Match award more than me, and that is Cech."

"He kept a clean sheet against Chelsea, which is an incredible achievement."

“But from the moment he joined Green Gun, I knew this day would come.”

"I believe everyone can see the charm of football in him."

Reporter: "What are your thoughts on Chelsea today? Has Chelsea finally achieved the ability to overwhelm Chelsea, as evidenced by the scoreline of this match?"

Lu Kai shook his head: "Of course that's not true. Chelsea is still very strong; they are definitely one of the top teams in Europe right now."

"But they do have problems. I think Mourinho is not flexible enough in his player adjustments, whether it's the starting lineup or substitutions during the game."

"He may be under pressure from outside, because given his coaching ability, this situation should not have occurred."

"I must say that Shevchenko's excellence is undeniable, but he has never found his place in Mourinho's system."

"This made his impact on the game far less than Drogba's, yet it was Drogba, not Shevchenko, who was substituted in the final stages."

"Our coaching staff thinks so too."

"Therefore, we don't feel like we really beat Chelsea."

"We will play them again in the Premier League, and we will remain vigilant at all times and will never underestimate this championship-caliber team."

When Lu Kai said this, Mourinho, who was standing next to him, almost cried.

If Dartford still had assistant coaching positions available, he would even apply to work for Dartford.

How lucky Alfred is to have a club owner like that!

In the post-match press conference, Mourinho revealed his thoughts: "Datford is a great team..."

This opening move caught the reporters off guard.

It's worth noting that Mourinho often criticizes his team harshly after a loss; this is his habit and his technique, which helps maintain team atmosphere and keep players motivated.

Mourinho: "We often marvel at their magic and praise Alfred's coaching ability, but I think we may have overlooked Lu Kai's contribution."

"Besides being a player and captain, Lu Kai is also the Zhu Xi of Dartford's club and its owner."

"Alfred's success as a coach is inseparable from Lu Kai's leadership, who provided the team with the right direction."

“Working under a leader like Lu Kai who is good at recognizing and appointing people, Alfred must have felt very happy, and his talents could be perfectly displayed.”

Alfred nodded repeatedly in agreement: "What Mourinho said is exactly what I've always said. Lu is the soul of our Dartford team, and he will always be the most important person in the team, without exception!"

The reporters in the audience frantically typed on their keyboards.

They all understood the unspoken meaning behind Mourinho's words.

Abramovich is interfering with him too much!

Soon after, The Sun dropped a bombshell: "According to an invited woman, Abramovich is in a terrible mood after Chelsea's League Cup exit and is continuing to vent his anger!"

"On one occasion, Abramovich mentioned Mourinho in an unfriendly tone, which caused the woman to suffer."

"Abramovich apparently made a bet with Mourinho: if Mourinho can lead the team to win the Champions League, Abramovich will no longer interfere with the team's lineup and will provide an additional 200 million euros in transfer fees for Mourinho to spend as he pleases."

"If he fails to win the title, Mourinho will be dismissed without triggering his release clause!"

This incident quickly became a trending topic in the football world.

As everyone knows, if The Sun discusses tactics with you, they are definitely making things up.

But if they discuss gossip with you, especially sex scandals, it's often solid evidence.

After much investigation and subtle questioning, the relevant information was gradually confirmed.

For example, Abramovich has now left the UK and gone on holiday overseas.

Similarly, in the latest round of the league, Shevchenko sat on the bench from start to finish.

Arshavin only got a little over ten minutes of playing time as a substitute.

Chelsea have reverted to a 4-2-3-1 formation, and Mourinho has temporarily gained absolute control of the team.

Upon learning of this, Ferguson launched into a tirade, repeatedly cursing "Fuck Luka" in front of the entire team.

Some people were completely confused. What did Chelsea's situation have to do with Lu Kai?
But a player like Carrick, who was once the core of the Celtics' midfield and defense and possesses high emotional intelligence and IQ, knew that Lu Kai was using one tiger to devour another.

With Mourinho's Chelsea now freed from their previous constraints, their fighting spirit has soared, making their competition with Manchester United in the Premier League even fiercer.

This is not just a problem of one game, but a series of problems that cannot be relaxed in any game.

This will impact Manchester United's plans for the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.

After all, if Chelsea underperforms and Manchester United establishes a significant lead in the standings, they can focus more on the Champions League and appropriately forgo some Premier League matches.

But now that Chelsea has returned to its peak, Manchester United must be on high alert.

This could easily lead to problems and put too much pressure on Manchester United, who are only just entering their peak season.

Only after being a champion for a long time can one become truly proficient.

The first time, everyone was in a rush.

……

January 27th, FA Cup fourth round.

Dartford's reserve and academy squad defeated Luton.

The latter was not discouraged, because the match was held at the Green Penguin Stadium, where Luton earned a considerable amount of money and experienced the most magical stadium atmosphere in the Premier League at this stage.

January 31st, Premier League Round 25.

Dartford will play away against West Ham United.

A narrow 2-1 victory.

Motta and Ribery were rested for this match to prepare for the next round of the Premier League.

On the second day of the match, Dartford held a tactical discussion in preparation for the 26th round of the Premier League three days later – Dartford vs. Arsenal at home!
There are many London derbies, but the most prestigious are the three-way battles between Chelsea, Dartford, and Arsenal.

They are currently ranked second, third, and fourth in the Premier League standings.

This is Dartford's final Premier League encounter with Arsenal this season.

The Green Guns won last time.

Arsenal will certainly not give up this time.

Moreover, this match was a preview of the EFL Cup final this season.

Because more than half a month after the two teams met, the EFL Cup final was still between Dartford and Arsenal.

Given the consistency of the team's form, this Premier League match is very instructive. However, during the meeting, Southgate still expressed doubts about Lu Kai's assistance to Mourinho: "Lu, I still feel that Chelsea is our bigger rival."

Why did you help Mourinho persuade Abramovich?

Outsiders would definitely find this very puzzling.

Because Chelsea are clearly a title contender in the Premier League.

Arsenal have essentially been a top-four contender for the past two years, lacking any real title competitiveness.

Dartford should prioritize finishing in the top four of the Premier League and securing Champions League qualification.

Therefore, their opponent should be Arsenal, not Chelsea.

But Southgate...

Is Dartford's goal this season... to win the Premier League title?!
Lu Kai laughed and said, "The team closest to the Premier League title this season has always been Manchester United, and the only team that can put pressure on them is Chelsea."

"Therefore, we must liberate Chelsea."

Southgate: "But they will also cause us trouble, and we will have another showdown with them later."

Zidane explained, "But we don't have the Champions League."

This year, Premier League teams have once again achieved remarkable results in European competitions.

In the Europa League, Greenfield, Tottenham, and Newcastle have all advanced to the knockout stage.

In the Champions League, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool all advanced.

Their overall strength is terrifying.

It's really not a big problem to say it's the world's number one league.

As a second-tier competition, the Europa League undoubtedly has less pressure than the Champions League.

Lu Kai: "Based on my observation, these four Premier League teams should all be able to advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League, or even the final stage."

"Only when they reach a relatively late stage, at least the semi-finals, will we truly have a chance in the Premier League."

Given Chelsea's current form, let alone putting pressure on Manchester United, Lu Kai is even afraid they'll be the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

Then Chelsea could really become the big boss that Green Gunners will have to face in the Premier League.

Then, Lu Kai changed the subject: "In fact, it's basically clear who's aiming and what their goal is now."

Guardiola played a slideshow with the records and analysis of each team.

Lu Kai: "Arsenal are already out of the FA Cup. Judging from the top-level matches in the Premier League, they should prepare to stay in the Champions League zone and secure third or fourth place."

"So in terms of honors, the only thing they can compete for is the EFL Cup."

"Similarly, they won't give up on the Premier League tomorrow for the EFL Cup."

"So these two matches against them are tough battles, and it is very likely that if one wins, both will win, and if one loses, both will lose."

Guardiola moves on.

Lu Kai: "Liverpool is also a team vying for a top-four finish, and they also dropped out of the FA Cup early. Like Arsenal, they are preparing to make a strong push in the Champions League."

"And without the pressure of the EFL Cup, their mid-season response was actually better than Arsenal's."

"Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to go all out in the FA Cup, Premier League and Champions League."

"The situation is very favorable for us, but we need to maintain it and not let them drop out of a competition too early, so they can focus more on the league."

When Lu Kai said these things, the other teaching assistants felt like they were listening to gibberish.

It might even send chills down your spine.

Because the scene before you seems to be Lu Kai summarizing, but if you carefully study the structure of each team, you will find that Green Gun plays an indispensable role.

Manchester United's strong performance this season is largely due to the signing of Carrick.

The midfield is the key to a team's transformation, even one that doesn't lack sharp attacking weapons.

Not to mention Chelsea, not only did Lu Kai help Mourinho secure his current power, but he also gave them a reliable goalkeeper, Van der Sar.

Although he also gained Cech by chance, Cech's superb performance at Green Gunners does not mean he will recover as quickly and well at Chelsea.

Liverpool and Arsenal both have a lot of Green Gun elements, and Lu Kai even gave an interview to "The Voice of Green Guns" before they faced European competitions, offering his sharp comments on their opponents.

Provide them with some convenience.

Unbeknownst to outsiders, many top Premier League teams have subscribed to "The Voice of Green Guns".

Initially, everyone thought that Green Gunners, as a miracle in European competition, must have something to offer, and they wanted to learn from their experience.

Later, I discovered that Green Gunners were true experts in European competitions, so I treated every issue of "My Kai Rui Review" as my bible for European competitions, never missing an episode.

Premier League teams have performed very strongly in European competitions in the past two years, leading many to believe that the Premier League is on the rise. However, those within the Premier League believe that the main reason is the "Green Bible," with Lu Kai's brilliance shining brightly and bringing about the Premier League's golden age.

Abu: So you're saying it has nothing to do with me? ???
However, these Premier League teams won't proactively tell foreign teams.

If everyone knows about it, then it won't work.

You can make targeted arrangements, and others can adjust accordingly.

On February 3, the London derby between the red and green stars kicked off.

Sixty-five thousand fans at the Green Penguin Stadium are eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Arsenal's starting lineup is:
Bergkamp, ​​Henry

Rosicky, Gilbert Silva, Fabregas, Hleb
Clichy, Senderos, Kolo Toure, Hoyt
Lyman
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Adebayor, who was in good form recently, is out injured.

Van Persie has just recovered from injury and is waiting on the bench.

This lineup has a very strong organizational capacity, so even a beastly player like Baptista, who can play from center forward to defensive midfield, can't get a starting position.

Dartford's lineup is as follows:
Vardy, Dzeko, Ribery
Lu Kai
Motta, Barton

Filho, Vidic, Kompany, Li Weifeng
Cech
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The lineup is more defensive, so the goalkeeper is Cech, who has better goal-line skills.

When Green Gunners are attacking, Neuer is more effective as the goalkeeper.

Duff and Ashley Young are both on the bench because they can't be let go in the last game. The main players need to step up. They fought hard throughout the game, so they will be rotated in this game.

But the rotation was also a brilliant move.

If things go wrong, they are both players who can turn the tide.

As the players entered the field, the camera focused on Bergkamp.

The Green Gunners fans in the stadium gave them a round of applause.

The stadium commentators told everyone that this would be the Ice Prince's last visit to the Green Penguin Stadium, as the legendary Gunner will retire at the end of this season.

Such a journey deserves the respect of everyone who loves football.

Compared to the disbandment of the young Green One generation and the retirement of many veterans, Bergkamp's Red Gun career can be described as smooth.

This further made Green Gunners fans realize the benefits of the club's strength.

One day, Dartford will surely have its own legendary team spirit—a player who played for over a decade before retiring—and become a great club capable of protecting its players.

(End of this chapter)