[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-80":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},1847628,2452,"Chapter 80 80: Chelsea vs Arsenal","foresight-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>The 22nd round of the Premier League is just around the corner: the Blues of Chelsea versus the Gunners of Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension is mounting, and both sides are deep in preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the midst of it all, Chelsea's manager, Benitez, stirred the pot with comments that quickly became the talk of the press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think we'll lose to Arsenal at home, so don't ask me that again. QPR's win at the Bridge was just a fluke. As for Arsenal, they've got an 18-year-old at the heart of midfield—my God! I couldn't even imagine that back when I was at Liverpool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sentence managed to offend both Arsenal and Chelsea supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal fans were quick to jump to Kai's defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with being 18?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's performing well—what's his age got to do with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from the Chelsea side, frustration was boiling over for entirely different reasons. Benitez's habit of reminiscing about his Liverpool days was grating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he'd had glory days there—Europa League, Champions League—but that didn't justify bringing it up every time things weren't going his way at Chelsea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time he opened with \"Back when I was at Liverpool…\" the Chelsea faithful rolled their eyes. It was like hearing your new partner go on and on about their ex. Who wouldn't get annoyed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And truthfully, his run at Chelsea hadn't been particularly convincing. Fans were already chanting reminders at him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're temporary! Don't forget—you're temporary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Benitez pressed on, oblivious or indifferent. Many fans just wanted him gone. But he seemed to have a silver tongue when it came to the boardroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, he was becoming a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kai—the unexpected focal point of this latest media circus—he hadn't anticipated becoming the subject of Benitez's press conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he was 18. But it's not like his performances had been poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Benitez,\" Chamberlain began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai waved him off. \"Don't even bring that guy up—what a pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain blinked. \"So? What do you want to do about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai grinned. \"What else? Let my feet do the talking. What's so unbelievable about an 18-year-old being a key player? What, just because I'm 'temporary' that means I'm not the core? Please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain laughed. \"Still, this game won't be easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's there to be afraid of?\" Kai shrugged. \"If QPR can take three points at Stamford Bridge, why can't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not the same!\" Chamberlain said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is to me. We'll hit 'em on the break and smash 'em!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai was genuinely fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benitez was free to say what he wanted, but dragging Kai into it? That crossed a line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want to plant a flag before the match? Fine. But don't be surprised when it's your flag that gets trampled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat man—get ready to eat those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Kai felt his fighting spirit surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>January 20th, London, Fulham—Stamford Bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Round 23 of the Premier League: Chelsea vs. Arsenal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players from both sides were lined up in the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai rolled his shoulders, occasionally glancing toward Chelsea's squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd been in good form since lifting the Champions League, but the mood lately had soured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, they thrashed Stoke City 4–0 in the last round. But that home loss to QPR? It still lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benitez's position wasn't stable. Every match could be his last. One more slip-up and he'd likely be shown the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, lads!\" shouted Vermaelen, their captain, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai inhaled deeply and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge, they were immediately greeted by a wave of hostile noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The booing was relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pressed down on the Arsenal players, but none of them let it show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood their ground, quietly waiting for kickoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captains shook hands and completed the coin toss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chelsea would start with possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Arsenal settled into their half, Kai bounced on his toes, trying to stay loose and alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze shifted to the far side of the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chelsea's starting XI (4-2-3-1):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GK: Petr Cech\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DEF: Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Ashley Cole\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>H. MID: Ramires, Lampard (C)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A. MID: Hazard, Mata, Oscar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FW: Torres\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's starting XI (4-3-3):\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GK: Szczesny\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DEF: Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen (C), Gibbs\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>MID: Ramsey, Kai, Chamberlain\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FW: Podolski, Suarez, Walcott\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And welcome to Sky Sports' Premier League coverage,\" came the voice of Martin Taylor, \"We've got a classic London derby on our hands—Chelsea vs. Arsenal, live from Stamford Bridge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith chimed in, \"It's got all the ingredients, Ian—some fireworks in the press, a bit of needle, and plenty of young talent on the pitch. Should be a good one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin Taylor turned to his co-commentator with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alan, if you were Benitez today, how would you approach this one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan Smith chuckled. \"Well, Ian, I'd probably just let them play like we did at Liverpool—and hope for the best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two burst into laughter, that familiar, cheeky banter adding just the right spice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their commentary often carried a touch of sarcasm—nothing malicious, just enough to keep things lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parry then turned to their fellow analyst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baton! You're up—this one's your beat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam Baton flipped open his trademark notebook and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Benitez is seriously underestimating Kai. If that's his mindset, Chelsea could be staring at another home defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the page with his pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In recent matches, Kai's shown exactly why he's in the starting XI. Sure, he's 18, but his impact on the pitch isn't something you can just chalk up to youth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baton went on, a touch of pride in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Wenger's backing, he's evolved massively—averaging seven tackles, six interceptions, an assist, and several key passes in just the last three games.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the numbers don't lie. His growth's been obvious for all to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon shut the notebook with a confident thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Gunners aren't firing empty cannons anymore—they're loading ammunition and aiming with intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down on the pitch, Kai was locked in a familiar duel—eyes fixed on Oscar, and Oscar glaring right back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd faced off three times already, and Oscar had yet to get past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure Kai exerted was maddening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai smirked and pointed at himself in challenge. \"Come on, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oscar's face tensed in frustration, but he had no reply. Once again, he'd been baited, and he knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai turned and jogged off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, in 2013, Oscar was still brimming with potential. He had just bagged two screamers in the Champions League and was being touted as Lampard's heir apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 20, he was on the verge of a major breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Benitez's system suited him too, giving him room to shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately for him, he kept running into Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kai had no fear of players like Oscar. Unless you were pulling off Messi-level brilliance, Kai had the composure and grit to nullify all the fancy footwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd been breaking up Oscar's plays like clockwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oscar! Oscaa- Ahhh—he's lost it again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martin's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's four times now! The Brazilian wonder who dazzled us in Europe is completely locked down here, and the one shutting him down? A kid two years younger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan shook his head. \"He's trying too hard. He needs to move the ball, not challenge Kai head-on. There's nothing for him there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's midfield was acting like a barrier, cutting out Chelsea's rhythm at every turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, in particular, was everywhere. His aggressive tackling and well-timed interceptions anchored the Gunners' defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, there was more to his game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike earlier in the season, where he'd often dump the ball off after a tackle, now he was staying composed, looking to build from the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this occasion, a long diagonal pass came in. Kai moved across the right central channel to meet it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hazard closed in fast, pressing him hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai took the ball down with a soft chest trap, cushioning it effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those extra reps in training were paying off—his first touch was crisp, confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hazard pressured him, Kai braced, lowered his center of gravity, and used his hips and back to shield the ball. Then, with a quick flick of his right foot around his standing leg, he spun away from the Belgian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No flair, no frills—but highly effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai glanced up to scan the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head moved like a radar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp pass found Chamberlain's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai paused, not following forward—he had done his job. Now it was up to Chamberlain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the move broke down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramíres. The other wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain lost possession almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should've been Cazorla…\" he muttered under his breath. \"He would've buried that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was Arsenal's reality. Injuries had left them shorthanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fall back! Reset!\" Kai shouted, waving his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire team responded, retreating quickly into shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had become a familiar sight since the 20th round—Arsenal's defensive discipline, once shaky, now held firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew their role. And with Kai barking orders in the middle, they followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transformation was real.\u003C\u002Fp>",1507,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.491Z",1,"novelbin.me","b11e58d047c560628778bead871f6928748be3d1f7c384c80b0f43cc29f93464","foresight-chapter-81","foresight-chapter-79",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]