My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 179 Advance to the Finals
Dick Law finally has some good news.

The day after the game against Chelsea, the transfer director excitedly approached Chen Yao.

"We have made a breakthrough in negotiations with Malaga." Dick Law said excitedly, "They agreed to a down payment of 800 million pounds and 200 million pounds in additional fees. There are no obstacles to Nacho's transfer. ."

"Have the personal terms with Nacho been finalized?"

"We are talking and the negotiations are going very smoothly - but, as the team's head coach, I think you'd better go and communicate with Nacho in person."

"That's a good suggestion. I will contact him." Chen Yao nodded in agreement, "Dick, how is Kevin's transfer going?"

Dick Lowe's expression became a little weird, "Chelsea's attitude is a little more relaxed than before. To be honest, I think it was also the reason why you lost to them at Stamford Bridge."

"Dick, why didn't I know you were so fond of complaining?"

"It's not entirely a joke." Dick Law sighed, "Our recent state is in a mess. Maybe this makes Chelsea feel that we are not a threatening opponent. This will more or less affect their attitude."

"Anyway, the player's wishes are still very important in this transfer. Does Kevin have any statement?"

"Kevin...he is a young man with a bit of character." Dick Law said, "I suggest you also talk to him. Personal terms will not be a problem, but it is not just money that makes him willing to join Arsenal. "

"I will also go and talk to him." Chen Yao rubbed his eyebrows to relieve the dizziness in his head, "Thank you, Dick. If there is nothing else, please allow me to take a rest."

"no problem."

When Dick Law opened the door and left, he quietly looked back at the Arsenal coach.

Chen Yao sat behind the desk that once belonged to Arsene Wenger. He lay on the desk and dozed off. The files and reports piled on the desk almost fell to the floor.

Dick Law had also seen Wenger resting alone when no one was around. The pressure of this position was unknown to outsiders. However, in just a few months, Dick Law felt that this man and he had begun to work together very early. The young people who cooperated were very tired.

"What a hell of a job..." Dick Law shook his head and left the office.

……

On January 23, Arsenal played Bradford.

The second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals was played at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal just one step away from their first cup final of the season.

Considering their recent poor form, this opportunity is precious.

Aaron Ramsey continues to start, but another surprise in Arsenal's starting lineup is Jamie Vardy.

Vardy's brightest moment after arriving at Arsenal was the game against Manchester City at the beginning of the season.

His extremely aggressive pressing forward style destroyed Manchester City's ball structure. Under the special situation of that game, Vardy played an unexpected tactical role.

In subsequent regular games, Vardy's mental and technical deficiencies gradually caused him to drift away from the team's rotation.

Chen Yao sometimes thinks that maybe no one in the entire European football world, except himself, will believe that Jamie Vardy can achieve greater achievements in the future.

The reason why Vardy has achieved success is not because his name is "Vardy", but because of his quality, which allows him to break through himself after long-term accumulation.

Chen Yao is not sure whether this process can be repeated at Arsenal, but he is willing to give Vardy a chance to try.

Bradford is a low-level league team. After coming to the Emirates Stadium, their tactics were very practical, they defended with all their strength and kicked the ball into Arsenal's half when they had the opportunity.

They would never try to pass the ball out under Arsenal's pressure, so the game turned into a one-sided siege.Ramsey brought the ball to the outside of Bradford's penalty area.

To his left was Wilfred Zaha and to his right was Oxlade-Chamberlain, both wingers being watched by at least two Bradford players.

In front of him is Bradford's most tightly defended penalty area, and Jamie Vardy can hardly find space in the opponent's defenders.

There was little space left for Ramsey to handle the ball, and he ended the attack with a long shot.

The ball flew over the crossbar in an exaggerated manner.

Such a hasty offensive method made Ramsey's teammates look unhappy. Zaha and Chamberlain both complained to Ramsey. Vardy didn't say a word and ran towards the defensive position with his head lowered.

Despite the siege, Arsenal had no great chances.

The audience at the Emirates Stadium gave encouraging applause, but the boring scene made it difficult for them to ignite higher enthusiasm.

The boring game lasted for most of the game, and Arsenal's offensive creativity was almost gone. Vardy, who served as a single arrow, did not touch the ball a few times throughout the game.

In the 79th minute, Wilfred Zaha broke through Bradford's full-back on the wing. After getting rid of it, he did not cut into the penalty area as usual, but dribbled the ball to the wing and hit the ribs. Space was given up.

Ramsey inserted into this gap, and in a short period of time, both Ramsey and Vardy impacted the goal in Bradford's penalty area.

He suddenly felt that he seemed to have a better understanding of the court space. During repeated back and forth runs, he captured the space that suited him.

Zaha flicked his ankle and passed the ball towards the goal. Ramsey's instep hit the ball.

The score became one to zero.

The enthusiasm of the audience was finally ignited by the long-awaited goal. Ramsey breathed a sigh of relief. He was not too excited, but he was just glad that he did not waste the opportunity created by his teammates.

"Thank you, Wilfred." Ramsey said to Zaha when celebrating in the corner flag area.

"I should, man." Zaha smiled. His breakthrough may be sharper than a year ago, but compared with before, he has finally begun to learn to observe the court.

The subsequent game was uneventful and Arsenal once again defeated Bradford [-]-[-].

Their form has not improved much and this is not a game that will make Gunners fans rejoice.

Arsenal reached the League Cup final.

At the most difficult moment of their season, they had a chance to win their first cup title of the season.

……

After the game against Bradford, Chen Yao praised his players in the locker room.

"Aaron, great job." After the players dispersed, Chen Yao stopped Ramsey.

"Wilfred passed the ball to me very comfortably, and the arrangement for the back-up was also arranged by you and the coaches." Ramsey answered honestly, "I just followed the arrangement before the game, coach. If I can play better and the team won't score so late."

"You just need a little time and patience. Aaron, you're going to be fine."

(End of this chapter)