After signing with AC Milan, I will be the king of football!

Chapter 2127: Chapter 549: Anything’s Negotiable When the Money’s Right

The young lady glanced over and immediately knew her thoughts, pinching Lily’s arm and saying with irritation, ”If you show up in the locker room, I’ll throw your stuff out.”

”As if I’d mix with that bunch of stinky men, hehe.”

Lily threw herself into the young lady’s arms and said playfully.

The young lady tapped her lightly with annoyance and said, ”I don’t know who’s more childish, you or the one in my belly.”

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Szczesny got up and shook his head, fetching the ball from the net once again.

After the first leg, his endurance had improved significantly.

However, those goals still left him feeling helpless.

He had made the most appropriate reaction to both goals, but stopping them was just impossible, what could he do?

He used to consider playing in Serie A.

Now he’s more determined to go to Serie A.

After all, Buffon isn’t getting any younger.

In three or four years, he could take over at AC Milan.

Thinking about it this way, conceding goals wasn’t so frustrating anymore.

Having strong future teammates was also a good thing for him.

For now, he needed to perform well at Arsenal, with Buffon’s age, it’s only a matter of time before he’s there to take over.

Szczesny threw the ball toward midfield and shouted loudly, ”Get your act together, regardless of winning or losing, we need to put on a respectable performance!”

The professor standing on the sidelines showed a gratified smile.

This disciple, although sometimes messing around with Wilshere, was reliable in crucial moments.

He was worried about not having a leader on the field.

Unexpectedly, Szczesny stepped up.

He was now considering Szczesny’s ranking in the captaincy for next season.

Rosicky was influencing Szczesny’s shouting up front, reminding the teammates to lift their spirits.

Higuain discreetly rolled his eyes.

When they drew AC Milan, he knew the UEFA Champions League journey for this season was over.

Once Huang Kaiwen came on, he was even more certain of it.

In the current situation, he’ll try to score, but he won’t go all out.

Only a fool would risk injury to press in a game that was destined to be lost.

After the kick-off, Higuain quickly knocked the ball back, and Chamberlain sent a direct pass to him, with Higuain immediately distributing the ball to the flank.

He didn’t have the ability to carry the ball through midfield single-handedly, so he didn’t want to hold onto the ball for long, to avoid losing possession and being criticized by the English newspapers after the match.

After a few passes, Chamberlain passed the ball to the left flank.

Hervinio quickly showcased his decent speed.

Unfortunately, after a few meters of dribbling, he couldn’t continue sprinting.

Gattuso had ample experience dealing with impulsive youngsters.

He immediately marked tightly, giving Hervinio no chance to use speed to get past him.

Once both sides got entangled, it became Gattuso’s playground.

Though Gattuso often appeared awkward, it was because he constantly blocked passing lanes during these duels, requiring him to quickly adjust his position, sometimes even lunging sideways.

Hervinio couldn’t find a chance to pass back, and Chamberlain hurried over to offer support.

But Kroos was also positioned nearby.

”Pass, idiot!”

Chamberlain shouted.

Hervinio nearly cursed.

Couldn’t he see Gattuso nearly hugging him already?

He had absolutely no room for a full swing.

”Gattuso may not play often, lower in the pecking order than Ambrosini, but from his performance, he can still make an impact in high-level matches.”

”Yes, this season Gattuso’s mostly played in the Coppa Italia and less critical matches, but he’s always put in an effort, which is the attitude a professional player should have. If the coach doesn’t favor you, earn your place with performances; arguing with the coach only disrupts team unity and achieves nothing.”

”Speaking of this, it reminds me of Milan’s Albertini, whose conflict with Ancelotti is known among long-time fans, but I doubt Ancelotti had that much power; Albertini was also trying to perform, yet was still booted out.”

On the field, Hervinio tried to force a turn, but Gattuso was glued to him, making it impossible to shake off.

Enraged, Hervinio swung his leg hard; Gattuso, expecting it, quickly shifted and the ball struck Chamberlain’s side, bouncing out of bounds.

”That was a bit harsh, Chamberlain is down by the sideline clutching his stomach.”

”Arsenal is making a substitution, Chamakh replacing Chamberlain, and the Milan players are unhappy because Gattuso saw it as a quick counter opportunity with the Arsenal player down not allowing them to take the throw-in.”

After Arsenal’s substitution.

Gattuso turned and threw the ball forward.

Lars Bender drove forward with the ball, his offensive attributes were decent but not as extreme as Ramos’.

Alex Song immediately moved to the flank to block, and Gibbs’ pressing speed was quick too.

Kroos hurried over to provide support.

Bender immediately sent the ball to Kroos.

Alex Song pivoted toward Kroos.

Kroos’s pass struck Alex Song’s outstretched leg, bouncing high into the box.

Inzaghi quickly moved in for the header.

The early-jumping Vermaelen pressed all his weight onto Inzaghi.

Neither managed to touch the ball.

The ball dropped into the penalty area.

Huang Kaiwen and Koscielny rushed toward the ball; Huang Kaiwen, with positional advantage, nudged the ball with his right foot, turning with it immediately.

Arsenal players all followed Huang Kaiwen’s movement.