"The game is over!"

"The last time Chelsea lifted the Community Shield was back in 2005, and their opponent was also Arsenal."

"Li Kang's Chelsea career has gotten off to a wonderful start!"

"Congratulations to Chelsea, and best wishes to Arsenal!"

The commentator scratched his foot and suddenly remembered something: in the past five years, the club that won the Community Shield has not won the Premier League title in the following season.

Another curse?

The Gunners veterans took turns hugging Li Kang.

There was no prejudice based on victory or defeat, only words of encouragement.

Opponents on the field, friends off the field—that is the meaning of sportsmanship.

Especially Xhaka, who kept saying goodbye reluctantly:

"We will always be friends."

"Team loyalty won't affect our friendship."

Looking back on his time with the Gunners, whenever Li Kang was fouled by an opponent, this Swiss midfielder was always the first to step up.

Courtois glanced disdainfully, silently took off his gloves, and walked to the sidelines.

Diego Costa raised his phone and laughed, "Thibaut, we've both been selected for the Five Major Leagues' Shitty People Team."

The Chelsea goalkeeper's mouth twitched.

Although he put a green hat on his teammate De Bruyne, provoked Čech, mocked Mourinho, and assaulted the national team coach in the European Cup, Courtois still didn't think he was so terrible.

Diego Costa read out the roster with interest:

"Shitty People Team."

"Goalkeeper: Courtois."

"Defenders: Pepe, Martin Taylor, Broadfoot."

"Midfielders: Busquets, De Jong, Nainggolan, Shawcross, Fabregas."

"Forwards: Me, Suarez, Van Persie."

"Substitutes..."

"It's too damn embarrassing, I don't want to be stuck with these names."

A moment later.

The staff set up the award stage.

The Community Shield winner does not receive a trophy, but a shield.

A round shield engraved with three lions.

There is no prize money for the champion.

The £25,000 awarded to each team is just a formality, and the clubs ultimately donate it.

Part of the ticket and broadcast revenue from the game will be used for community welfare, and part will be donated to the "Teenage Cancer Trust."

The award ceremony is short.

When two FA officials finished their simple routine, Wembley Stadium suddenly burst into cannon fire.

Blue confetti flew in the wind like snowflakes.

Dino sprayed champagne to celebrate.

"keeptheBlueflagflyinghigh!!!"

Amidst the roaring cheers.

Li Kang and Cahill lifted the silver shield together!

Tuchel walked through the tunnel and arrived at the post-match press conference.

He was not immersed in the joy of winning the Community Shield.

His small notebook recorded the characteristics of the Premier League's first opponent. This guy is terrible; he always finished his weekend homework on Friday nights when he was in school.

Clap clap clap!

The media reporters applauded and welcomed him, their eyes full of anticipation, and they spoke enthusiastically.

"Mr. Tuchel, congratulations on winning your first championship trophy in London. You finally don't have to eat Klopp's leftovers!"

"You never won against Guardiola in the Bundesliga. Are you confident in completing your revenge in the Premier League?"

"Why didn't you stick to the three-center-back system?"

Tuchel thought for a while and chose the last question to answer.

"Chelsea's tactics are not set in stone."

"Before each game, I will make corresponding targeted deployments and may make large-scale personnel rotations."

"The competition in the Premier League has always been fierce, but Chelsea's starting point will be higher than other clubs."

"Because... because we have Li."

Clap clap clap!

Thunderous applause rang out at the scene, lasting for a long time.

Islington fans had mixed feelings.

In the past, when they lost, they could still scold Wenger and start a "Down with Wenger" movement.

Now they are busy pasting the "Down with Wenger" slogan on Enrique's name.

BBC Football Studio.

Henry gave a post-match summary: "We need to give Enrique some time. This Arsenal team isn't bad on paper. The reason for the loss is mainly because..."

Lineker quickly added, "It's because their opponent is Li, Chelsea's Li! Once he steps onto the field, he makes all the players look mediocre!"

Henry: "..."

Hey, can we talk about some tactical substance?

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand nodded and smiled continuously, agreeing with this statement: "Li and Pogba are the most outstanding midfielders of the new generation..."

Lineker immediately interrupted, "Remove Pogba and the words 'new generation'!"

"Li is a high-quality idol for teenagers all over the world."

"He is low-key, friendly, and humble... He never puts his energy into picking up girls and changing hairstyles!"

"I can feel his complicated mood when he scored against Arsenal. Like me, he is a gentleman of the green field."

"Li is the real Premier League superstar."

"Look forward to it. He is a treasure of the football world. His historical status will be placed alongside the names of those legendary midfielders!"

"When he retires..."

Henry and Ferdinand looked helpless and could only listen carefully to Lineker's flattery.

Cobham Training Base.

With a week to go before the start of the Premier League, Dino announced that the team would be dismissed and have two days off.

Diego Costa, Courtois, and others immediately hooked up and headed to the nightclub. Terry was still waiting for them in the same old place.

Fabregas was envious, but he had to go home to be with his wife.

Samba magic wing Willian, this South American, didn't seem interested in nightclubs. He, Kanté, and Li Kang agreed to play chess together tomorrow.

Hazard started his hellish weight loss training.

Morata couldn't wait to fly to Turin to reunite with his wife.

Of course.

The most serious player in the entire Chelsea team is: David Luiz.

This guy is Brazilian.

He is 30 years old this year and still a virgin.

A great wizard.

He has emphasized more than once that he will keep his virginity until his wedding night.

An hour later.

Li Kang returned home.

The system prompt sounded quietly.

[Mission completed: Guns and Fire.]

[Mission receipt: Okay, you may have gotten Enrique fired again...]

[Mission reward: Arsenal Platinum Treasure Chest.]

Get Enrique fired?

Li Kang had never thought about this... He should say he hadn't thought about Enrique that much.

The platinum treasure chest hovered in mid-air.

The prize pool panel was full of dazzling things.

[Pires "Sideline Slow Horse" Module.]

[Vieira "Giant Sausage" Module.]

[Hleb "Painter" Module.]

[Fabregas "Highbury Golden Boy" Module.]

[Van Persie "Robin Hood" Module (incomplete).]

[...]

Isn't it supposed to be the "Legendary" prefix for Arsenal?

Li Kang looked closely, and the word "Legendary" in the treasure chest's prefix had disappeared without a trace.

[The treasure chest is being opened... Congratulations on obtaining: Van Persie "One-Touch" Module!]

[I spent seven years injured at the Arsenal clinic. Wenger never gave up on me.]

[Who dares to stand in my way?]

[If there is one person who is loyal to Arsenal, it is me.]

[I will never renew my contract with Arsenal!]

[If I join another team and score against Arsenal, I will definitely not celebrate.]

[Van Persie kills his old club Arsenal, celebrates with a passionate knee slide, igniting Old Trafford!]

[I deeply love Manchester United. I came to Old Trafford to help Manchester United win the championship!]

[You're right, Arsenal is just a team of babies.]

[Haha, are you Arsenal going to play in the Europa League again?]

[I owe Wenger too much. I'm sorry, I want to leave Fenerbahçe. I can still gain a foothold in the top five leagues. I hope to return to Arsenal.]

Why does Van Persie have so many lines?

If this guy was mute, he wouldn't have so much trouble.

Li Kang shook his head, dispelling the messy and complicated emotions.

Late at night.

The Chelsea coach's office was still lit.

Tuchel was "torturing" the coaching staff.

"No, the data base is not sufficient. Try to deduce it again."

"Boss..."

"Cheer up, we can't underestimate any opponent."

Two days later.

The Chelsea players returned to Cobham Training Base.

Tuchel gave everyone a book: *The Inner Game of Tennis*.

It's about how to help athletes improve their confidence and overcome their inner self-doubt and anxiety.

This isn't the first time.

Because Tuchel likes to give books to players, he is called the "book-giving coach" by fans.

"We have set the basic framework for our tactical system for the next season."

"No need for high-level running and pressing!"

"..."

I got home too late from work and I'm too tired. Let's talk about it tomorrow. Everyone, get some rest.

(End of this chapter)