[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","FORESIGHT",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847409,2452,"Chapter 11 11: First Team Training","foresight-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>The next day, Kai and Chamberlain received notice to report to the first training ground for the club's training camp. Their expressions were full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly three months of individual training, they were finally stepping onto the first team's turf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a big milestone. Being called up to train with the senior squad meant they had earned Wenger's preliminary approval. If they met expectations, there was even a chance they'd get some game time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat Rice personally brought the two of them to the training ground. After a brief introduction, he handed them over to Van Persie. The players had their dynamic, and as an assistant coach, Pat preferred not to interfere unnecessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The route to the dressing room took them through a long corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van Persie led the way, with Kai and Chamberlain following in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain didn't say a word, so neither did they.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai observed his back. Van Persie's shoulders were slightly slumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of leading a struggling Arsenal side seemed to be taking its toll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the locker room door, Van Persie opened it and walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai and Chamberlain followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Van Persie didn't introduce them. He simply walked to his locker and began changing in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't training time yet, so the room was fairly empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arshavin, Ramsey, and Koscielny were already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them, along with Van Persie, were quietly going about their routines, not exchanging a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could've been strangers for all the interaction going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was heavy—almost suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arshavin sat lost in thought. His contract was about to expire, and the club hadn't said a word about renewal. As a Russian international, he didn't want to return to the domestic league if he could help it. But that wasn't up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramsey was massaging his calf with care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the horrific leg break two years ago, he had taken extra precautions. That injury had altered the trajectory of his young career. His once-impressive form had dipped, and critics claimed he was no longer the player he used to be—damaged goods, courtesy of Stoke City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was Koscielny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was starting to show signs of rebellion. Influenced by players like Fabregas, Nasri, and Song, Koscielny would eventually leave too. But the way he did it—removing his Arsenal shirt in a club video to reveal Bordeaux's jersey—left fans furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the four senior players completely immersed in their worlds, Kai and Chamberlain stood awkwardly at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let's find our lockers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since no one had the decency to greet them, he wasn't going to waste time trying to win over cold shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain looked like he wanted to say something to break the ice, but Kai subtly stopped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would only make them look foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a corner, they found their lockers with nameplates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two dropped their bags and began changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai opened his locker and saw the Arsenal home jersey folded neatly inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jersey that had once symbolized a legendary 49-game unbeaten run. A jersey that had brought so much pride, now mocked and ridiculed by the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up and turned it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 29.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a first-choice number, which he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain, on the other hand, had been given No. 15—a more prominent number, suggesting he might see playing time this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai folded the jersey and placed it aside, pulling out the training kit underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat on the bench and began changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After suiting up, he placed his bag in the locker, shut it, and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, more Arsenal players began arriving at the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the team's atmosphere was terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one talked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone seemed lost in their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even during the warm-up jog, there was zero interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of the silence made every breath feel heavier, every step more draining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai ran at the back of the line and glanced up at Van Persie ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't the captain be saying something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Van Persie's expression was detached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the club's poor state had numbed him to everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that's why he eventually chose to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as captain, he saw nothing worth staying for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After warm-ups, the squad was split into three groups: forwards, midfielders, and defenders, each with tailored training drills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midfielders paired up to stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain was assigned to the forwards. Arsenal had bought him to be an immediate threat on the wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That left Kai looking for a partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's train together,\" said a voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta had walked over with a friendly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded quickly. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started stretching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rough atmosphere, huh?\" Arteta remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded. \"Yeah. It's heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've been through a lot lately,\" Arteta said. \"It'll take time to adjust. There's an internal scrimmage coming up. I'll be with the subs—let's link up there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's eyes lit up. Getting to play in the internal match was a huge opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training lasted for another hour before the scrimmage began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Main Team:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GK: Szczesny\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DEF: Koscielny, Vermaelen, Djourou\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MID: Ramsey, Song, Rosický, Coquelin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWD: Arshavin, Van Persie, Walcott\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Substitute Team:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GK: Fabianski\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DEF: Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Miquel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MID: Frimpong, Arteta, Benayoun, Kai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWD: Schumacher, Chamberlain, Gervinho\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai and the other substitutes pulled on their yellow bibs and waited on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Arteta, Mertesacker, and Gervinho were experienced enough to anchor the group. The rest—Fabianski, Kai, Chamberlain—were talented but unproven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, Wenger stood with his coaching team. Apart from the three acting as referees, the rest were focused on observing and recording data—data that would ultimately determine who earned a spot in the matchday squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every substitute was fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main team, in contrast, seemed indifferent. No pep talks, no visible emotion. They looked like they were mentally elsewhere, unaffected by the subs' hunger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That annoyed Kai for a moment, but then again, the senior players had earned the right to zone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whistle blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The substitutes kicked off, with Chamberlain tapping the ball back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arteta collected it and passed further back, initiating the build-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main team pressed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai saw Van Persie approaching and instinctively dropped back to offer support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ball went right—not to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They trusted the Arteta–Benayoun combination more than the newcomer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much Kai could do about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trust had to be earned. In pro football, if you don't prove yourself, no one's going to pass you the ball out of kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something he learned early on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subs built their attack through Arteta, Benayoun, and Gervinho. It was a throwback to the glory days—an attempt to recreate Arsenal's famous left-flank trio: Thierry Henry, Roberto Pires, and Ashley Cole. A good idea, but it was just an imitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervinho wasn't Henry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Arteta, as composed as he was, wasn't a natural defensive midfielder—he had to work extra hard to cover ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it brought some structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main team, of course, could see through the plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benayoun wasn't Pires—he lacked the same explosiveness and finesse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under mounting pressure, the subs were soon dispossessed—and the main team launched a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.211Z",1,"novelbin.me","e3c118c85a1ab7a1360ef483d95aae9605007a4818e701c3c3360992f0721f70","foresight-chapter-12","foresight-chapter-10",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]