[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-349":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},1847547,2452,"Chapter 349 349: Champions League- Matchday 2","foresight-chapter-349",349,"\u003Cp>As Kai led the Arsenal players into the tunnel, the Anderlecht squad was already lined up on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them stood Youri Tielemans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young midfielder fixed his eyes on Kai without blinking. His expression carried a mix of pride and open provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Arsenal players noticed it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their reactions were far less calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stepped to the front of the line and faced straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he entered the tunnel, he pushed everything else out of his mind. The noise, the comments, the challenge from Tielemans. None of it mattered anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now there was only the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the referee signaled for both teams to walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players stepped onto the pitch of the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium as the crowd roared around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the broadcast, Martin Taylor's voice carried the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both teams are making their way onto the pitch now. Anderlecht will certainly feel this is a big opportunity tonight. Arsenal arrive in excellent form, but the home side will believe they can make life very difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Alan Smith added calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And there's been plenty of talk before kickoff about the midfield battle. Kai against the young Tielemans. It's an interesting storyline, although the experience gap is quite significant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the Belgian broadcast carried a far more patriotic tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commentator De Liete sounded excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here come the Anderlecht players, walking onto the pitch with confidence. They want to defeat Arsenal at home and claim all three points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued shamelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of course, the biggest highlight tonight is the confrontation between Kai and Tielemans. Two talented midfielders. What kind of match will they give us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward his guest commentator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rossman, how do you evaluate this duel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rossman glanced at him calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tielemans is clearly a talented player. He has great potential and a long career ahead of him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the current Tielemans should not be compared with Kai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Liete frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he is a genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rossman almost rolled his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One player is performing week after week in the Premier League. The other is playing in the Belgian league. That difference alone already explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Liete was still unwilling to concede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Tielemans had a brilliant Champions League performance last season. That world-class goal he scored was spectacular.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rossman stopped responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no point in arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Tielemans had produced a memorable moment in Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But comparing that to Kai's influence was unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai had been selected in the Champions League Team of the Season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At defensive midfield, his performances had included marking players like Arjen Robben and competing physically with Cristiano Ronaldo without being overpowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans was talented. No one denied that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reaching Kai's level would take far more than potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rossman stayed silent while De Liete, sounding pleased with himself, began reading the starting lineups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goalkeeper: Keylor Navas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defenders: Bacary Sagna, Shkodran Mustafi, Laurent Koscielny, Kieran Gibbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Def. Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté, Kai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Att. Midfielders: Ángel Di María, Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sánchez.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forward: Luis Suárez.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith commented on the Sky broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a very strong attacking lineup from Arsenal. Plenty of creativity behind Suárez.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Kai is again operating through the middle. He's been central to everything Arsenal have done this season.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderlecht also set up in a 4-2-3-1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goalkeeper: Silvio Proto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defenders: Anthony Vanden Borre, Chancel Mbemba, Olivier Deschacht, Frank Acheampong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Def. Midfielders: Steven Defour, Youri Tielemans\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Att. Midfielders: Andy Najar, Dennis Praet, Ibrahima Conte.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forward: Ciriac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the coin toss, Anderlecht took the kickoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal players moved into position on the right side of the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Anderlecht squad looked energized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Arsenal meant opportunity. A win here could bring instant attention across Europe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single goal against a team like Arsenal could change a player's reputation overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal, in contrast, looked relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They remembered very well that Anderlecht had conceded three goals against Borussia Dortmund earlier in the group stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Arsenal players quietly wondered where the confidence to challenge their captain had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee stepped away from the center circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whistle blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciriac tapped the ball backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pass quickly rolled toward Tielemans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of sending it further back, the young midfielder chose to face forward. Ángel Di María pressed toward him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans feinted to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly dragged the ball back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di María lost his balance for a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans slipped past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di María turned around with an irritated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans calmly passed the ball into the center circle and then moved away, giving a short pass to a teammate before retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he jogged back into position, he shrugged his shoulders toward the Arsenal midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Arsenal players noticed it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bench, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's ridiculous. I swear I want to slide straight through him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few substitutes beside him nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the irritation, Tielemans' action had an effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's midfield pushed forward aggressively, which briefly disrupted their usual rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderlecht began circulating the ball confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a short period, they actually controlled possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The home crowd responded with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Belgian television, De Liete raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at that movement. Anderlecht are passing the ball very well inside Arsenal's midfield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rossman simply shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone watching carefully could see that Arsenal were probing and observing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the excitement in the stadium made people ignore that detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the ball reached Ciriac near the edge of the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struck it first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shot flew just over the crossbar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor reacted on the Sky broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the first effort of the match. Ciriac tries his luck from distance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not a bad strike at all. But Arsenal won't be too worried yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a dangerous moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laurent Koscielny had pushed too far forward and was beaten, which briefly left Arsenal exposed at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately for Arsenal, the Anderlecht forward had not quite found his rhythm yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shot flew over the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was enough to serve as a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a voice thundered across the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up! If you want to sleep, go sleep outside the pitch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's roar cut straight through the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Arsenal players instinctively stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not the first time they had heard their captain raise his voice like that, but the effect was always the same. When Kai shouted, everyone listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warning worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's focus immediately sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Play restarted with Arsenal in possession, and the ball quickly reached Kai in midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderlecht striker Ciriac sprinted straight toward him, trying to apply pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai did not bother with tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood his ground and waited for the contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciriac ran straight into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, it felt like colliding with a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body jolted with the impact, while Kai barely moved. The Arsenal captain only shifted slightly, his boots still planted firmly on the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ciriac stumbled back two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, Kai had already nudged the ball sideways, creating space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next pass rolled cleanly to Santi Cazorla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cazorla did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and immediately launched the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's passing began to flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Short combinations, quick movement, and constant rotation pulled Anderlecht's midfield apart. The ball moved rapidly between red shirts, darting through the gaps like a series of sharp flashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Sky Sports commentary box, Martin Taylor's voice rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal is moving the ball very well here. That's the kind of rhythm they enjoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, once they start passing like this, it becomes very difficult to stop. Quick movement, one-touch football, and suddenly they're right on top of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Anderlecht players, it felt as if they were chasing shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, Arsenal had pushed the ball to the edge of the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexis Sánchez spotted a narrow opening and tried his luck from distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shot dipped toward the corner, but goalkeeper Silvio Proto reacted quickly and held onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proto immediately looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing space for a counterattack, Tielemans raised his hand and called for the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although officially positioned as a defensive midfielder, he had drifted into the left attacking channel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proto launched a long kick upfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans walked calmly toward the dropping ball, glancing upward as he judged its flight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he reached the spot where it would land, something stopped him from moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had positioned himself directly behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans tried to push backward and claim the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans frowned and pushed harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stood like a pillar, completely unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans tried again, this time with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kai had already secured the best position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the ball dropped, Kai leaned slightly backward and nodded it away with a controlled header.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First contact, Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai then stepped back, brought the ball under control, and calmly began organizing the play again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tielemans watched him with a tight expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aerial duels were never his strongest area, and he convinced himself that this did not prove anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be other moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, meanwhile, showed no interest in rushing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he slowed the tempo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his position in midfield, he guided the rhythm, making sure Arsenal settled down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several teammates were still eager to charge forward after the earlier provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai wanted to calm them first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If everyone attacked at once, someone had to protect the back line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal began circulating the ball patiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai became the central pivot, shifting passes from one side of the pitch to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anderlecht players tried repeatedly to press him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every time they closed in, one of two things happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either Kai released the pass before the challenge arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or he simply held them off with his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Anderlecht midfielder tried to shoulder him off the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai barely reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the commentary box, Alan Smith spoke with a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can see the difference in physical strength there. Once Kai plants himself, he's very hard to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely. He shields the ball extremely well, and it allows Arsenal to control the tempo of the match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Anderlecht players were clearly uncomfortable with this style of play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's calm circulation forced them to chase continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minute by minute, their patience began to wear thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>. . .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please do leave a review and powerstones, which helps with the book's exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feel like joining a Patreon for free and subscribing to advanced chapters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visit the link:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FGRANDMAESTA_30\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Change @ to a\u003C\u002Fp>",1798,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","cec030d559eccc6a704ad51d918c31ba784d99ec75be5de6d46f32e4faf17b96","foresight-chapter-350","foresight-chapter-348",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]