Chapter 8: Highbury Field

Since there is not much time to start the game with the Arsenal team, George spent all the time in these few days on the integration with the team and Houllier's tactical arrangement, after all, George as a striker, if he does not reach a certain tacit understanding and cooperation with his midfield teammates, it is difficult to survive in such a fierce field as the Premier League.

But fortunately, George's relationship in the Liverpool club is not bad, captains Redknapp and Carragher take good care of George, as for George's good brother Gerrard, let alone say, after all, Gerrard and Owen are both people who have worked with George in the youth team, and they are also very clear about George's strength and understanding.

Because of the captain's care, and the other members of Liverpool are not stupid, they naturally know George's position in the hearts of Liverpool fans and owners, and they do not embarrass George, and give better care, which allows George to integrate into the team as soon as possible.

However, time waits for no one, and before George can really integrate into the team, the strong dialogue between Liverpool and Arsenal is finally about to be staged.

George sat excitedly on the club's bus, currently on the way to London, George would be thinking about whether he could play in the game at that time, and then thinking about whether he could score, and at the same time kept touching the shirt that he had just received from captain Redknapp, printed with the number 21, which belonged only to him.

George's excitement was also seen in Houllier's eyes, looking at George's reaction, Houllier didn't say anything, just smiled, in Houllier's heart, the current George is just a child, and it is inevitable to be excited to be able to fight with the team.

If Hollier knows that George is currently thinking about whether he is a substitute or a goal, I am afraid that Hollier really doesn't know what to say about George, but can only say that he is young and vigorous.

It's a pity that Houllier doesn't think too much about it at the moment, this time the opponent Arsenal is very strong, and the damn Frenchman Arsene Wenger, I don't know what he can do, turned Arsenal into almost half of the French national team.

"Damn Wenger, damn the French." Thinking of the strength of the other party, and the fact that his side is not fully staffed, and his strength is obviously weaker than that of the opponent by one level, Hollier couldn't help but curse, but he didn't mean it at all, he was also a Frenchman.

When the Liverpool team arrived in London, they first stayed in the hotel, and Houllier still habitually told the players that they were not allowed to contact any media without their permission, and walked into the room by themselves, not knowing whether to rest or study tactics.

You must know that this time the match between Liverpool and Arsenal has attracted the attention of the whole United Kingdom, after all, both teams are powerhouses in the Premier League anyway.

Needless to say, Liverpool, the former hegemon, although it is now in decline, but the skinny camel is bigger than the horse, and it is still a strong team in England.

As for Arsenal, not to mention, a group of French national teams led by Professor Wenger have successfully gained a foothold in the Premier League, and at the same time have begun to continue to impact, it can be said that the current Arsenal, under the leadership of Wenger, is the only team that can compete with the Premier League hegemon Manchester United.

Although Liverpool fans disagree with this point, judging from the results achieved by Arsenal and Manchester United in recent years, Arsenal is indeed the only team that can compete with Manchester United at present.

In order to take this game seriously, Houllier even arrived in London a day early to prepare for the first time to get used to the pitch and then let the players rest well and prepare for tomorrow's game.

"Hey ~ Steven, do you think I'll be able to play tomorrow, will I be able to score?"

Maybe it was to take care of George, Hollier arranged Gerald, who had a good relationship with George, in a room, and as soon as he walked into the room, he had just put the luggage in his hand, and George couldn't wait to ask Gerald next to him.

"Hehe, I'm not a coach, it's not up to me to say things like this. Of course, if I'm the coach, then I don't say much, George you're going to start your first Premier League game, you're going to play the whole game, and of course you're going to score, how about it, perfect, right? ”

Hearing George's words, Gerald said with a smile. In fact, Gerrard didn't dare to say directly to George, you are a newcomer, and it may be difficult to play in the first game, and the reason why the coach brought you here is probably more to let you feel the atmosphere of the Premier League.

You must know that Gerrard was transferred from the youth team to the first team, and like the current George, he also wanted to play impatiently, but unfortunately with the passage of time, Gerrard finally understood that in the fierce competition and cruel competition of the first team, if you want to become the main player, you still need to train hard and wait for the opportunity quietly.

However, Gerrard instantly thought that it seemed that Liverpool FC has always had a tradition of boldly using young forwards, whether it was the former Fowler or his good friend Owen, no one played at the age of 18.

Although George is only 16 years old at present, I am afraid that he will not be on the field so soon, but the current team's strikers are short of major generals, maybe head coach Houllier will really arrange for George to start.

Hearing Gerrard's words, George couldn't help but fantasize about how exciting it would be if he started the first game, played the whole game, and scored goals.

Thinking of this, George couldn't help but laugh, but George's current laughter, in Gerald's eyes, was a typical idiot.

"Hey~ George, Steven, get ready now, we're going to Highbury Field now to get used to the field, you guys hurry up."

Just as Gerald and George were chatting without saying a word, the captain Redknapp suddenly walked in and said to the two. After saying that, he left immediately, obviously to inform the other team members.

Although Gerald and George are both masters who like to be lively and like to play. But this does not mean that the two do not understand the seriousness of the matter, after learning the captain's notice, the two hurriedly got ready, ran out of the door, and got on the team's bus.

Hollier was sitting on the bus, looking down and thinking about tomorrow's game, when he suddenly realized that Gerrard and George were the first to come into his sight. Watching Gerald and George rush towards the bus, Houllier couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems that he is still a young player, with energy, fighting spirit, not admitting defeat and eager to get a chance. This Steven has also been observing for a while, and it seems that Gerrard will try to start next time, after all, this kid's strength is still very good. Hollier looked at Gerald and George, and couldn't help but think to himself.

As for why George was not mentioned, it was because Houllier never thought about starting George at all, after all, tomorrow's game against the Arsenal team is very important, and the whole Liverpool knows very well that this is not just a matter of scores, but a matter of face.

You must know that if Liverpool defeats Arsenal in tomorrow's game, then you can arrogantly say to all the clubs in the UK: "Didn't you say that only Arsenal is the opponent of Manchester United in recent years, you can see for yourself, even if Arsenal has not been defeated by us, it seems that in the whole of England, only our great Liverpool is the opponent of Manchester United." ”

Even Gerrard, who he has always admired and is even ready to let him play as a starter, is not ready to let him play, let alone George, a newcomer.

Quietly waiting for the players to arrive, at Houllier's order, the bus headed for Arsenal's home stadium, Highbury Stadium.

When the Liverpool players arrived at Highbury Stadium, Arsenal club officials were ready to lead the Liverpool players to Highbury Stadium to begin their normal acclimatisation training.

Although Highbury Stadium is not as large as Anfield Stadium and has a smaller capacity than Anfield Stadium, the majestic and spacious Highbury Stadium, which has been in use since 1913, is still one of the most famous courses in the United Kingdom.