My light shines on Arsenal

Chapter 31 The Friend of Youth
"I've seen it for a long time. Chen, there is nothing to be embarrassed about."

Wenger waved his hand, not seeming to care.

"I see your talent. Otherwise, how do you think you can go directly from the youth team to the first team at this age? How could I allow you to fly around Europe with a checkbook?"

Chen Yao seemed to have returned to that day in July, the first time he sat in this office, on this chair, and saw Wenger awkwardly.

He has always known himself.

"Some people appreciate my vision for discovering young players, but they cannot copy it. Because they don't know that technology is one aspect, but what makes a genius become a superstar is something other than technology."

Wenger turned his chair around and looked at the huge 03-04 family portrait on the wall.

"Sometimes I make mistakes, but most of the time, I accurately grasp their characteristics. And you have such characteristics."

Chen Yao followed his gaze, and there were Pires, Vieira, Bergkamp and Henry in that picture.

"It's the same with coaching. There are some spiritual things that are irreplaceable. I respect my assistant coach, Pat. He is hardworking, loyal, and stable. I like him very much, but Pat can't be a head coach. And you can , you have the qualities that a manager needs - and that's something that hard training doesn't bring."

Wenger gave a sly smile.

"I believe in my vision, and I am looking forward to your performance. Chen, I am over 60 years old. I have to make long-term plans-don't forget to get the UEFA Pro license (UEFA professional coach certificate) Got it."

Chen Yao froze for a moment, this was the temptation Wenger threw at him.He is implying that he has the opportunity to inherit his mantle and take over the position of Arsenal's head coach.

Wenger also has some thoughts in it.The professor knew that the young man in front of him would not be satisfied with being just an ordinary coach - even the first assistant coach.

Although he could see Chen Yao's love for Arsenal from the bottom of his heart, but in the face of personal future and development, love cannot be exchanged for benefits.

Chen Yao is well-known in the youth training circle in London, and he got the A-level certificate early, and the Pro certificate must be no problem. At the same time, he also showed a good vision for finding players. Valuable.

If he can contribute a good performance in the Arsenal first team this season, then there will be many teams in England's second and third tier leagues with a lot of personnel turnover who are interested in asking him to start his coaching career in the past.

Wenger hopes to keep Chen Yao at Arsenal.Regardless of whether he can take over or not, at least he cannot be let go at will.

But that's all for later. When Chen Yao said goodbye politely and left Wenger's office, the system bell rang.

"Ding!"

System prompt: You have obtained a new task!

[Super Assistant] (Main Quest) (S)

As a member of the coaching staff, please help the team to achieve the best possible results in all competitions.You can even help Arsene Wenger end six years without a title.You will be the best assistant coach the club has ever had.

The system will evaluate you after the end of the season, and if you perform well, you will get extremely generous rewards.

[Arsenal's Legacy] (Main Mission) (S)

Please use your performance to impress Arsenal's fans, players, management, and become Arsenal's next manager.You will become another new coach in the history of this 120-year-old club, inheriting the glorious history of the team.

Note: time is unlimited.However, I hope you will take office soon.

【Everyone has a first time】(B)

Please try your best to achieve the best results in the first independent coaching game, the system will reward you according to your performance.

……

The next round of the league is two weeks away, which means that Chen Yao has plenty of time to prepare.

The opponent was "Black Cat" Sunderland, which was not a strong team.As expected, this will be a must-win game.

Sunderland's head coach Steve Bruce, who was born in Manchester United, has been in charge for nearly three seasons since he switched to Sunderland in 2009.

In the transfer window of this season, Sunderland introduced ten players in one breath, including old Manchester United players like O'Shea and Brown.

But Bruce, who helped Ferguson solve the problem of team replacement, couldn't solve his own problems.

In the first few rounds of competition, "Black Cat" Sunderland performed extremely poorly and only won one victory. Bruce was on the verge of dismissing get out of class.

For Arsenal and Chen Yao, this game is a godsend opportunity.

Chen Yao felt that winning this match should not be a problem.

Arsenal's defense is terrible, but this is not something that can be fixed overnight.

Their back line configuration is not good, and there is a lack of running-in among the players due to injuries, but the team's offense has gradually smoothed out.

As long as the offense is opened, the pressure on the back line can be greatly relieved. Facing the weak offensive mid-lower teams, winning is not a problem.

Therefore, Chen Yao also plans to bring some fresh blood to Arsenal in this game.

……

The Arsenal reserve team's training ground is at Colney Training Base, not far from the first team's ground.

Youth training director Steve Boulder is introducing the training situation of the players to Chen Yao.

Boulder's face was a little ugly.

As a member of Arsenal's "five veterans of the defense", Boulder, who is a team star, has worked in the youth training team for many years and has also been Chen Yao's boss for several years.

Frankly speaking, Boulder likes Chen Yao a lot.This young man has ideas and the quality of training is very high. Not only him, but many parents in London have heard about it, so they will be keen to recommend their children to Hale End for trial training, hoping to get Chen Yao's approval and guidance.

Therefore, Chen Yao still has a nickname in the circle, Youth Friend.

Because he is very keen to discover young people and polish their talents.

Having said that, he went straight from the youth team to the first team, and now even has a real nameless head assistant coach - come on, Pat Rice won't make a murmur - Boulder still feels a little sour .

Boulder is very confident in his ability to train the defense. He also believes that Pat Rice will retire sooner or later, and he will be able to enter the first-team coaching staff sooner or later... But this young man is too favored by Wenger.

Jealousy is jealousy. In front of his former subordinates, Boulder still maintained his professionalism and seriously introduced the training of young people.

"Well……"

Chen Yao didn't listen very seriously. He knew that most of the players in Arsenal's reserve team did not have the ability to gain a foothold in the Super League.

This is a cruel professional league, both talent and hard work are indispensable.

After listening to Boulder's introduction politely, he said, "Thank you, Steve, thank you very much."

Then, Chen Yao shouted towards the stadium: "Joao, Marco, Wilfred, Daniel - you come out."

There was a commotion on the court, and the four teenagers ran to the sidelines under the envious eyes of others.

The expressions of Jorginho, Verratti and Zaha are full of joy, while Carvajal is expressionless and there is no disturbance.

"you."

Chen Yao pointed to the venue next door.

"Go train with the first team."

(End of this chapter)