[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-361":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},1847659,2452,"Chapter 361 361: Arsenal vs Dortmund","foresight-chapter-361",361,"\u003Cp>Inside the Arsenal dressing room, the noise from outside rolled in like a constant wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It settled into the players, sharpening their focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsène Wenger stood calmly at the front. There was no tactical board, no last-minute adjustments. Everything had already been covered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This part belonged to the players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat stepped forward and carefully fastened the captain's armband around Kai's arm. He gave his shoulder a firm pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai looked down at it for a moment, then pulled it tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned, clapped his hands once, and raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone. In close. Circle up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room shifted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players, staff, and even Wenger stepped in. Arms went over shoulders, bodies pressed together. It tightened into a single unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stood at the center, Wenger to his left, Pat to his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around, meeting each pair of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the last group game,\" he said. \"We've done the hard part already. We started well. Now we finish it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plenty of people are waiting for us to slip. They want a mistake. They want a headline. We're not giving them anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, heads nodded. The energy changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai tapped the badge on his chest, twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feel this. Properly feel it. This club didn't become what it is by accident. People before us built it. What we do now decides what comes next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then continued, steady and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're not here to hold ground. We're here to move it forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few players tightened their grip around each other's shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When our names are part of this club's history, that's when you can say you've done something. Not before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of the crowd filtered in, louder now, more urgent. It pressed through the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai lowered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can hear them. That's all the motivation you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned slightly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let them down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped his stance suddenly, voice rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The response was immediate, explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forward! Forward! Forward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shout bounced off the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai straightened and clapped once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Let's give them a proper performance. And let's win it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and headed for the door without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faces set. No doubt left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out in the tunnel, the Borussia Dortmund players were already lined up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serious. Focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front stood Marco Reus, wearing the captain's armband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Sebastian Kehl unavailable and Mats Hummels still out injured, the responsibility had fallen to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stepped forward to the front of the line, eyes forward. Then he glanced sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reus's jaw was tight. His hands kept clenching and relaxing, trying to settle the nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First time leading them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai recognized it immediately. He had been there before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ready to walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reus blinked, almost caught off guard. He drew a breath, about to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai beat him to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call cut clean through the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reus hesitated for a split second, then the moment passed. The line was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled, frustration flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai noticed it and allowed himself a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out on the pitch, under the lights of Emirates Stadium, the teams lined up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In commentary, Martin Tyler spoke with measured anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything set for a decisive night in Group D. Arsenal against Borussia Dortmund, and first place is on the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alongside him, Alan Smith added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dortmund have no choice here. They need a win, and they may need goals as well. It sets it up nicely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera panned across the lineups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal in a 4-2-3-1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navas in goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chambers, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal at the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Maria, Kanté, Cazorla, Kai, and Sanchez across midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suarez leading the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dortmund set up in a compact 4-4-2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weidenfeller in goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schmelzer, Ginter, Subotić, and Piszczek in defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Großkreutz, Gündoğan, Mkhitaryan, Reus in midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immobile and Aubameyang up front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the players took their positions, N'Golo Kanté leaned slightly toward Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We run lot today, yes?\" he said quietly, his words clipped but full of intent. \"I cover. You go. We make problem for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai gave a short nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same as always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center circle, Luis Suárez placed his foot on the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium held its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whistle went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suárez tapped it forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal moved immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No delay, no safe passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drove forward with purpose, numbers pushing into midfield, forcing Dortmund onto the back foot from the first touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Tyler's voice rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal straight on the front foot here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's intent. No feeling-out period. They're going after this early. Dortmund needs to be switched on right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brilliant from Kai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In commentary, Alan Smith could not hold back as the move unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shaped his body as if to play it safe, hinting at a back pass. At the last second, he cut across the ball with the inside of his foot, slipping past Marco Reus's press in one clean motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he opened up and struck through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long, driven pass arced out toward the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's outstanding awareness,\" Martin Tyler added. \"He's sold the press and turned it into an attack in one touch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out wide, Alexis Sánchez was already on the move. He met the ball at pace, cushioning it with the back of his foot before driving straight toward the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Łukasz Piszczek closed him down quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sánchez slowed just enough, then began a string of step-overs, quick and tight. He shifted left, squeezed along the narrow strip near the touchline, and slipped past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piszczek threw up a hand immediately, appealing for the ball to have gone out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant referee kept his flag down and sprinted on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play on!\" Martin Tyler called. \"Nothing given.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful!\" Piszczek shouted, spinning around to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The danger had already developed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sánchez stepped into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Matthias Ginter and Neven Subotić closed in, one stepping toward him, the other cutting off the passing lane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sánchez hesitated for a fraction, scanning for an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shot came quickly, but it struck Ginter's back and ricocheted away across the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the far side, Marcel Schmelzer reacted first, stepping in and clearing it high and long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, the pressure lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it came straight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai had already read the clearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved early, judged the drop, and brought the ball under control cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal keep it alive,\" Alan Smith said, his tone still lifted. \"They're straight back on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dortmund were already retreating into shape, lines compact again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai took a brief look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The window for another quick strike had closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted the ball across to N'Golo Kanté and drifted toward the right, resetting the structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanté received it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal still had control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They've made their point early,\" Martin Tyler continued. \"That was a real warning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it nearly caught Dortmund out completely,\" Alan Smith added. \"They weren't expecting that intensity straight from kickoff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gunners settled into possession, moving the ball with purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no calm in it, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dortmund pressed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every touch was challenged, every passing lane tested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai felt it immediately. After a few quick exchanges, the pressure closed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No room to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A back pass was there, simple and safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too risky at this moment. Lose it there, and Dortmund were through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he kept looking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One touch, then another, shifting angles, forcing the play up the pitch.\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 30+ 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>",1304,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","721c1852d250145ee3441e617dd82012827572f5c9cb5c1b7305e0d7b94b9097","foresight-chapter-362","foresight-chapter-360",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]