Chapter 279: Blessing of Monaco No. 9 (Daily Transition)

The match ended.

Arsenal this season displayed unparalleled dominance on the Champions League stage.

Another one-sided slaughter!

Their matches never lack goals, an undisputed top-tier attack line in Europe!

Li Kang contributed two assists and one goal, earning him man of the match!

The Monaco lads need not lose heart... a moving equalizer, yet no stunning reversal was born; football is cruel, heaven and hell often lie a thought apart—who can revive a team, who can turn the tide...

Duan Xuan stared blankly for a moment before realizing this was only a group stage match.

He must restrain himself!

He always felt his 'fan-qing' lacked a bit of flavor—what about his partner?

It turned out that He Shiren was commentating on Group F: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund.

Monaco's young prospects looked a bit listless.

Too cruel.

The two young attackers, Mbappé and Lemar, after Li Kang took control of midfield... hardly had any chances to touch the ball.

Even more disheartening was B. Silva, who toyed with Giroud, shook off Morata, dominated Welbeck... yet was blown apart twice by Li Kang head-on.

Falcao wanted to comfort the younger brothers.

Don't lose heart; back when I faced Haaland and peak Messi...

He suddenly couldn't continue.

Haaland's dominance couldn't last to now, and peak Messi also gradually transitioned to serve Barcelona as a whole.

But Li Kang is only 18 years old this year.

In the coming decade or so of European football... which young talent could suppress his edge?

Sigh.

Perhaps the one who needs comfort most right now is Fabinho; if he had his mentality shattered like Sandro was by Drogba, his future career would be ruined.

What a pity.

Falcao, thinking of this, couldn't help but feel sentimental.

Turning around, he saw the Brazilian midfielder already pattering down, having taken off his jersey and darted to Li Kang's side...

Mbappé hesitated for a long while, then also walked toward Arsenal's number 10, but his view was suddenly blocked by a figure... it was that B. Silva kid!

Post-match press conference.

Wenger gave the Monaco youngsters a hearty praise.

Next, he began talking about his own players.

Welbeck can read Li's passing intentions; his appearance was crucial, contributing one assist and one goal, and the coaching staff will consider giving him more substitute appearances.

Morata didn't score tonight, but his movement on the pitch perfectly complemented Li's.

Giroud, Sanchez, and Oxlade-Chamberlain performed just as well.

The midfield and backfield players are the same; the blame for lost balls cannot be placed solely on Mertesacker, as I said earlier, Mbappé is a genius forward.

Li is the key to Arsenal's victory; his passes are like black truffles... their fragrance is captivating.

The professor was in a good mood, his words wouldn't stop.

He even used metaphors for main dishes, side dishes, and red wine.

In comparison,

Yarding's reply was much simpler.

Monaco tonight may have experienced a Champions League semifinal... or even a final!

Wenger refused the Monaco royal family's offer to stay overnight, and also declined the invitation to visit the youth academy the next day.

The international match day holiday has begun.

He must let the players fully enjoy this hard-won rest time.

The Arsenal squad returned to London overnight.

The Monaco trip ended.

Li Kang's jersey collection gained three new items.

One is Fabinho's.

One is B. Silva's.

And one is Mbappé's.

According to usual pitch etiquette, swapping a spare jersey for a match jersey is impolite, but several Monaco youngsters don't care about that.

The Arsenal club bus slowly drove along London's streets.

Moonlight like water, moistening the emblem symbolizing victory.

Welbeck picked up his phone and suddenly shouted: 'Li, I've been temporarily called up by the England national team! It's Southgate's message; he praised me as excellent!'

With the rise of England strikers Kane, Vardy, Sterling, etc., the Black Pearl has long ceased to be a backup option for the Three Lions.

Maguire hurriedly pulled out his phone from his backpack, unlocked the screen, stared for a few seconds, then exclaimed: 'I've also been called up! This is my first national team selection in my life!'

The Gunners' teammates momentarily couldn't understand their excitement; the Arsenal squad is full of talents, like Sanchez, Cazorla, Cech, and Koscielny, all of whom became famous young.

Mertesacker, worthy of being captain, immediately led the applause, giving them his blessings.

This Premier League season has a peculiar phenomenon: club captains often fail to start, instead gradually transitioning into part-time administrative roles... Manchester United's Rooney, Chelsea's Terry, Manchester City's Kompany, Sunderland's O'Shea, Swansea's Britton, and so on.

After a long while.

Li Kang bade farewell to Morata, and with his assistant accompanying him, he walked into his own courtyard.

The system notification sounded softly.

【Ding, task completed: Butterfly 4-4-2!】

【Task feedback: Alright, you won again.】

【Congratulations on obtaining: George Weah's blessing.】

【Task rewards are being distributed...】

In midair, a tall and sturdy phantom suddenly appeared!

Monaco number 9.

George Weah.

The legendary star who went from CTV5 to CTV1.

The memory flood frenetically washed over Li Kang's brain.

"Wenger is like my father."

"Baggio is my favorite forward partner."

"Electricity, water, education and highways..."

【Baggio's "Golden Left Foot" module's side effects have been greatly weakened.】

【Additionally obtained: Baggio's "Precision Steps" module (Platinum)!】

【Apennine, the strongest number nine and a half!】

【Special effect: permanent passive, growable module.】

A permanent passive module of the same type as the Golden Left Foot?

George Weah's phantom drifted away with the wind.

A half-yellow leaf fell onto Li Kang's instep.

The system module panel suddenly glowed white.

Figo's "Feign" module quietly shattered, turning into golden powder...

【Module upgrading...】

【Congratulations on obtaining: Baggio's "Precision Steps" module (Dark Gold)!】

What's going on.

Did Figo get eaten by Baggio?

Li Kang stared blankly, but wasn't too disappointed.

The Figo module imposes too much physical strain; without an extraordinary lower-body structure gifted by talent, it's hard to sustain for long, let alone a randomly triggered hairstyle module.

This Monaco trip yielded truly abundant gains.

That night.

News related to the Champions League group stage quickly occupied the front pages of major sports media.

"Unstoppable Arsenal, the dark horse's cry!"

"Invincible Galactic Battleship, the hornet's wings clipped!"

"Astonishing everyone with the outside-of-the-foot kick, the marvelous rainbow at Louis II Stadium!"

"Pure as fire outside-of-the-foot, the splendid ribbon at Westfalen Stadium!"

"Li Kang with two assists and one goal, Arsenal crushes Monaco."

"Modric with two assists and one goal, Real Madrid defeats Dortmund."

The fans were dumbfounded.

Likes, shares, and comments surged wildly.

-【What the hell? Are you slacking off on a bathroom break? The titles are all identical!】

-【Li Mingdeng and Modric's simultaneous assist... too much of a coincidence!】

-【Did they plan it?】

-【I don't know what it would look like if Arsenal met Real Madrid this year...】

-【Do you know who taught Modric his outside-of-the-foot?】

-【Little Li is awesome, Champions League group stage 4 goals 6 assists! Really terrifying!】

-【I declare, Arsenal's attacking power now stands on par with Bayern Munich, cosmic Barça, Galactic Battleship... same tier!】