London International Airport, the sun is shining brightly.
The taxi was driving on the airport avenue leading to the Arsenal Club, looking at the scenery passing by outside the window. In the taxi, a young man with blond hair holding a round suitcase had eyes full of expectation and nervousness.
Seeing the expression on his face through the rearview mirror, the taxi driver with a big beard smiled and said: "Little guy, are you coming to London to find a job?"
"Huh? Uh-huh, that's right."
Hearing this question, Rakitic's expression became a little embarrassed. Seeing his reaction, the taxi driver thought he had guessed it right. He turned the steering wheel and continued to smile: "Don't be nervous, I also came from a small rural area back then. London. At first I heard people say that Londoners are very arrogant and difficult to get along with, but I have lived here for thirty years now and am married to a beautiful London wife.”
"Well, then you are really happy."
"Hahaha, of course, but, it's all thanks to my way of doing things!"
"How to live in the world?"
Rakitic was stunned, and the taxi driver smiled proudly and said: "Yes, just say more nice things and praise others more. Let me tell you, proud people are often also very arrogant. They don't have much on the surface. The expression is not that you don't care about the good things you say, but that you are secretly happy in your heart. As long as they are happy, you will also get some benefits.
Do you understand? Praise and praise others more, this is very important for us ordinary people without background. "
Do you praise others more?
But Mr. Chen Mo is not from London.
But he has lived in London for several years, so he should be affected by it.
kindness!
Anyway, it’s definitely right to say nice things!
Come on Ivan!
Such a great opportunity!
Mr. Chen Mo must be coaxed!
The taxi driver was muttering there, completely unaware that Rakitic in the back seat had clenched his fists in excitement.
Yes, excited!
Very excited!
Speaking of which, he still feels that everything that happened in the past few days is like a dream.
Two weeks ago, his agent was still discussing a transfer with Schalke 04.
Schalke 04 is not a top club, but it is pretty good. It ranked fourth in the Bundesliga last season.
To be honest, Rakitic is very satisfied to be able to go to Schalke 04. After all, he himself is also a relatively low-key and introverted character.
but!
A week ago, the news of Modric's €40 million transfer from Arsenal to Real Madrid shocked the entire football world and also changed the fate of Rakitic.
At that time, Rakitic was still complaining about Modric not knowing how to cherish it. He clearly had the opportunity to create an era with Chen Mo, but he chose to leave.
If it were him, he would still stay at Arsenal even if Wenger chases people away with a broom!
A bit of a lick.
But there is no problem.
In today's football, except for the core midfielders of those wealthy clubs, there is no player who does not want to play next to Chen Mo.
Chen Mo is so versatile.
Playing next to such a player will become smoother and smoother!
If you play well, the ball will rise quickly!
Rakitic, who is only 19 years old this year, dreamed of playing with Chen Mo, but he never expected that his dream would actually come true!
A few days before Modric's transfer was officially announced, Arsenal called his agent!
No starting time or even substitute time was promised, but Wenger promised to give him a level playing field.
The conditions seemed very harsh. After all, Rakitic was given the starting position when he went to Schalke 04, but!
How can Schalke 04 compare with Arsenal?
Arsenal now have two Champions League titles in hand, and even if Modric leaves, the overall framework is still there.
Chen Mo has experienced two or three groups of teammates one after another, but facts have proven that as long as Chen Mo is assigned the right teammates and given a certain amount of time to run in, he can lead the team to win the championship!
What's more, the pain Arsenal experienced this time is still far behind the almost reconstruction situation when Vieira Essien left.
Arsenal still have great hope to continue to compete for the championship this year!
And the most important thing is
It is said that there is no starting time, but in Rakitic's view, the competition for this starting position is not fierce!
It's not that I'm conceited, but there are not many players in the Arsenal team who are suitable to fill Modric's vacancy!
Modric's position at Arsenal is to connect the midfield and backcourt. He often relies on his huge coverage area to help defend, and cuts forward without the ball to take away defensive players.
A simple understanding is 40% core organizational characteristics and 60% blue-collar characteristics.
But who is left in Arsenal's midfield now?
Alexander Song, Diarra, Flamini and Nasri.
Alexander Song and Diarra are both purely defensive midfielders with insufficient organizational skills. If they partner with Mascherano on the field, Chen Mo will not be able to continue to create pressure in the midfield and frontcourt. He must frequently drop back to support. Arsenal is equivalent to being in the middle. Double back kick.
Although Nasri's organizational skills are adequate, his defensive ability is not. He did not play with Chen Mo last season and can be said to be Chen Mo's substitute.
In this case, to put it bluntly, it is Rakitic and Flamini who compete for the starting spot!
"Only one person can compete! If you can't compete anymore, then you can't blame others!"
Looking at the scenery outside the window, secretly cheering himself up, the highlights in Rakitic's eyes became more and more obvious, and at this moment, suddenly - "Boom"
The taxi shook and the roar of the engine came from all directions.
With Rakitic looking confused, the taxi slowly stopped. The driver muttered a few words, then turned back and said: "I'm sorry, little man, my car has an old problem again. Fortunately, this is not a highway. Uh, well, if you are not in a hurry, just wait for the tow truck company, if you are in an emergency."
"No, no! Let me see if I can ride with you!"
Not urgent? !
Mr. Wenger and I have made an appointment!
Just now, he was dreaming about the peak moment in the future, but now he stretched his hips. Rakitic looked at his watch and panicked. He quickly dropped a banknote, picked up the cylindrical suitcase, and got out of the car to the roadside, ready to see if he could Grab a ride.
But unfortunately, the driver took a small road this time, and there was not even a hair on the winding road.
"."
Speechless, urgent!
However, Rakitic did not sit still and asked the driver quickly: "Can I ask how far it is from the city?"
"Huh? About thirty miles."
"Thanks."
Under the dull gaze of the driver, Rakitic took off his suit and stuffed it into his suitcase, then ran shirtless along the road.
".Does this guy want to run away to London?"
I was a little surprised, but he was a British guy after all. The driver had seen all kinds of strange things, so he didn't pay much attention to it and just squatted on the roadside to smoke.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
London International Airport car park.
"What the hell, the plane is late again! Hey, I won't be able to make the appointment with Wenger."
Chen Mo muttered as he threw his luggage into the trunk. Yuechi Xun, who was wearing a floral dress and a fisherman hat, gave her a blank look: "I told you to book an earlier flight. You must be stuck."
"Didn't Enzo and Alvarez's parents insist on cooking a meal for us? Their parents are so enthusiastic, so we can't refuse. It will hurt the children's feelings."
"Okay, okay, get in the car, I know a shortcut."
(End of chapter)
