Chapter 72: The Striker's Madness

Xiao Qing's red card was sent off, which is no longer news; Although Xiao Qing has been very low-key and disappeared from the eyes of the media during this time, although Arsenal has not said anything more about this matter; But this matter is indeed the focus of attention of the media and fans, because Xiao Qing is the current No. 1 player, because Xiao Qing is the top name of the Premier League.

Although it is very bad to cause conflicts on the court, but fortunately, Xiao Qing is a top player, so relatively speaking, he still occupies the initiative in punishment; Although there is a lot of controversy, a fine of 20,000 pounds is really nothing for Xiao Qing, as long as he is not suspended for an additional game, it is the best choice.

Although Xiao Qing needs to be banned for one game, it will not affect Arsenal's continued progress. When Xiao Qing was banned, there were also some movements in the winter transfer market.

For the first time, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that former goalkeeper Almunia could leave in the winter transfer season. Arsene Wenger had previously said it was rumours in the face of Almunia transfer talks, but this time he finally admitted that the Spaniard may have left. The 33-year-old last made an appearance for Arsenal four months ago and has not played for the first team since then with an elbow and ankle injury.

In Almunia's absence, Fabianski and Szezni competed for the main goalkeeper position, and the Espanyol's position became dispensable, while Galatasaray, Malaga and Atletico Madrid are all reportedly interested in Almunia. Almunia's contract expires in 2012 and Arsenal are clearly not going to renew his contract, so the Spaniard will be sold in the transfer window this winter and in the summer transfer market. It's almost inevitable. Otherwise, wait for him to enter Zuihou for a one-year contract. It is possible to choose to leave the team freely after fulfilling the contract. The Gunners will not receive any transfer fee at that time.

It's not news that Arsenal want to upgrade their goalkeepers, and at this time, Arsenal are already making moves. But before Arsenal made a move, other teams started to act at this time, and it was still very surprising, it seemed that Xiao Qing's strength surprised everyone, and all teams were upgrading their strikers one after another.

First of all, Manchester City officially announced the signing of Wolfsburg striker Dzeko, and Dzeko's transfer fee is about 27 million pounds. There is a good chance that he will get a chance to play against Arsenal. Coupled with the already formidable likes of Carlos Tevez, Bam Adebayor and Balotelli, Manchester City's forward line now makes people's heads tingle.

The Liverpool club announced through its official website that former Ajax striker Suarez officially joined for 26.5 million euros. And Liverpool's actions are not only these, and then the strong high school striker, the former Newcastles potential star Carroll with strong air dominance, was valued at 35 million pounds by Liverpool.

The most sensational is Chelsea's acquisition of Torres for 58 million euros, which is the most expensive deal in European football during the winter break; Chelsea, who had been silent for a long time, no longer let the transfer market be a one-man show for Manchester City, and Abou once again offered his cheque offensive. Among them David. Luiz arrived at Stamford Bridge for $25 million and paid heavily to bring in Torres and David. Luiz's Chelsea spent €83 million, with Abou becoming the club's most generous owner during the winter break.

With the exception of Arsenal and Manchester United, several of the Premier League's most competitive teams have strengthened their attacking lines at this time. It's a crazy winter transfer and the Premier League's biggest clubs are targeting strikers. At this time, they have strengthened the transformation and upgrading of the team; Although Arsenal now have a huge lead in the table, Arsenal still need to continue to work hard because their opponents are also trying.

Although Arsenal is now looking forward to acquiring a haode goalkeeper in the transfer market, those more reliable goalkeepers are basically playing for the giants; As for the average goalkeeper, to be honest, Arsenal really can't look down on it. So the current Arsenal is also more depressed, because when other opponents are strengthening the team, Arsenal is still constantly struggling with the goalkeeper.

Arsenal first loaned youngsters Wilshere and Wellington, and even young striker Carlos Vela was to be loaned or even sold; Because Arsenal don't need to slowly develop this young youngster now, Arsenal is not short of strikers at all. Especially Xiao Qing's strong performance, Arsenal does not need to reserve too many strikers at all, they need immediate combat power, not potential young players.

However, just when Gunners fans were still worried about the tough battle that the current team might encounter next, and when they were still anxious about Arsenal's helplessness in the transfer market, a piece of news came that made Arsenal fans extremely excited.

On Arsenal's official website, Henry wearing a Red Bull jersey of the United States appeared impressively, he was running, "Henry is back!" "The focus map says something like this. However, on closer inspection, although Henry returned to Arsenal this time, he only trained with the team and did not mention any words to represent Arsenal.

This short-term training camp is not to play for Arsenal, but to keep him in good shape for the big league games that start in March, playing for his new club, the New York Red Bulls.

"Nostalgia" is popular in English football, especially at A.T. Kearney. Ger's invitation to Prince Highbley, who now plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, to return to Kearney will help the French striker maintain his form, and in exchange, Henry can mentor young strikers such as Walcoat and Bendtner to pass on experience and skills.

Although Thierry Henry's return is only training with the team, as the best striker in Arsenal's history, Thierry Henry's return is indeed a great way to motivate Arsenal's players. Xiao Qing is the same, although Xiao Qing has now won the Champions League that Henry did not get at Arsenal, but Xiao Qing does not think that he has surpassed Henry, at least the current Xiao Qing is far inferior to Henry's status at Arsenal.

Originally, Xiao Qing still hoped to go out to have fun and relax during the period of being banned, but now Xiao Qing is impossible to waste this rare opportunity to learn.

Although each striker has their own jishu characteristics, as a top striker, Henry still has a lot of Xiao Qing to learn. This is Xiao Qing's rare opportunity to learn from top strikers, and Xiao Qing naturally will not waste this opportunity.

"I've watched your fights and you're really good." Henry and Xiao Qing sat leisurely on the turf of the Kearney base and chatted, "You beat Barcelona last season, and I saw your performance at that time. ”

"In English football, you need to improve your playing skills in the game of speed and physical strength. You don't have any more opportunities to adjust, and when you have chances, you have to shoot the ball into their goal faster. "Henry is also very happy to pass on his experience to an outstanding junior like Xiao Qing." In fact, you know all this, and I know what you are capable of. But Shaw, if you want to be a more haode striker, you need to improve your tolerance. Especially when you're playing for a great team, when you're expecting a lot of things, you have to take on that pressure. Only if you have a good enough mental quality can you perform better in the game. ”

The two of them were chatting very leisurely, Henry was in shape, Xiao Qing was now banned, and they didn't need to participate in the next game; And both of them are representatives of Arsenal's most Haode players, and they still have a common language at this time.

'It's definitely not as good as playing in the U.S. than in the Premier League. Come back, I'm sure you're going to have a lot of room to play here, and you're in the right form to help the team in the game. "Henry is Xiao Qing's idol, Xiao Qing's favorite player, not even one of them; So Xiao Qing really wants to be able to play with Henry, and he really wants to see Henry put on the Arsenal shirt again.

"I still have a contract with the New York Red Bulls. It's certainly not as good as playing in the U.S., but I'm able to get more of my pension there. And I know where I'm now, I'm not used to the intense competition here; And you're doing really well now, and I don't have a chance to play here. Thierry Henry shrugged, he was past the age of dreaming and he knew there was really little hope of returning to Arsenal.

'I believe in your ability, maybe you can't be at your peak and you can score crazy goals for the team, but I'm sure you can help the team in some games. I'm looking forward to playing with you and I'm looking forward to helping the team bring home another Big Ears Cup in the Champions League final. Xiao Qing said with some fans, "You are the greatest player in the history of the club, you should not leave any regrets here." ”

"Give me a little more time, I still have a contract with them." Thierry Henry smiled, although he knew that he would definitely not be able to play the main team when he came back, but in order to win the Champions League trophy at Arsenal, this is really something that makes Henry extremely excited, "If you can help the team win the Champions League again this season, then I think I will come back." Maybe it's next winter, when the season in the U.S. is over, maybe I'll be able to come back to the team during the winter break. ”

Although he knows that Henry's return cannot be so simple, Xiao Qing is still looking forward to it, he is looking forward to helping the team win the Champions League again, and he is looking forward to being able to bring victory to Arsenal on the field with Henry! (To be continued......)