The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 175 Wearing a hat on the field is not the same as wearing a hat off the field.
"Gio has lived up to the Bastia captain's armband on his arm. The youngest captain in Bastia's history is leading the team forward with great difficulty."

This is Gaio's first season in the top league, and after four rounds, he has once again surpassed Aubameyang to reclaim the top spot in the goalscoring charts. Six goals and two assists in four rounds is his report card in Ligue 1.

Before this season, many people said that Gaião wouldn't be as good in Ligue 1 and would need an adjustment period. But now, I think Gaião has answered that question: geniuses don't need to adapt to the league; rather, the league needs to adapt to geniuses.

"Gao is coming to Ligue 1."

competition is over.

Gaio scored his first hat-trick in Ligue 1, and the TF1 commentators spared no praise.

now,

At the Thessaloniki stadium, even after the players finished their farewell ceremony, the chants of "Gaio" continued.

Loud.

They gradually disappeared until all the players returned to the locker room.

The fans looked towards the stadium, reluctant to leave, turning back again and again.

"Ah, Sadio, you did well tonight."

On their way back to the locker room after the performance, Martial and Mane walked together.

Both having come through the Metz youth academy, the two have a good relationship.

Mane created numerous chances in this match, including an assist, which made Martial a little envious.

"If you continue this performance for one or two more games, you will definitely become a starter."

The competition on the right flank is a foregone conclusion.

However, on the left flank, the aging Palmiri couldn't carry the attack, and Sidibe had to make forward runs to help.

After Sidibé puts on the wing, the left flank is easily breached by the opponent.

Last time, Mane may have been nervous and his performance was mediocre, but tonight he completely let loose. When he thanked the fans, some Bastia fans called him "Black Whirlwind".

A left winger capable of solving problems on his own.

The three million euros in the summer transfer window were a huge profit!
This transfer fee is among the highest in Bastia's history.

De Bruyne and Lukaku were also talking about tonight's game, but there was a hint of reproach on his face.

Lukaku listened, bewildered.

"You should have run one more step, run one more step, and you would have had the ball."

Lukaku was exasperated by De Bruyne's words. He didn't like listening to De Bruyne, nor did he like Hagi Begic.

His favorite thing to do was chat with Gaio.

But at that moment, Gaio was walking with Kanté.

"Your performances tonight were very good. Prepare well for the Europa League match at the end of the month. Viktoria Plzeň is not a strong team. Although we are playing away, we have a good chance to take three points. This game is crucial. You are the most reliable part of the team in midfield defense."

Gaio put his arm around Kanté, a smile on his face.

Kant didn't say much, just smiled sheepishly.

Gaio continued, "After a few more games, I'll recommend you to Deschamps. Keep it up."

Kant was taken aback.

Deschamps?

national team?!

He suddenly looked up at Gaio, his eyes seemingly sparkling with light and hope.

Gaio smiled and patted him heavily on the shoulder. "I told you, you would become the future midfield answer for the French team. You are the most stable link in the French defense."

"Thank you, Gaio."

Kanté expressed his sincere gratitude; without Gaio, he would still be working for the French National Federation at this time.

How could they possibly play in Ligue 1, the Europa League, let alone get involved with the national team?

This was something that Kant had only ever dreamed of before.

Now, with Gaio's arrival, everything is becoming a reality.

soon.

They arrived at the locker room, and Gaio didn't say anything more. In fact, in his view, Kanté's development had little to do with him.

He was simply providing Kanté with a platform, an opportunity.

Kante's playing style is destined to be the kind of "a skilled fighter who has no fame or glory," his help to the team is subtle and unassuming, and when his teammates are struggling, Kante's brilliance is not apparent at all.

That's why he was overlooked.

but now,
With Gaião's arrival, he not only intends to bring Kanté to the national team ahead of schedule, but also to build his own French team.

Besides the national team, he will also give his brothers a sense of belonging at the club level.

In the locker room.

Chatham gave special praise to Gaião, saying, "Our captain scored his first hat-trick in Ligue 1! If it weren't for the upcoming national team match, I would have loved to drink with you guys until we dropped!"

haha~
The players all laughed. Indeed, the national team matches were just around the corner, and Bastia was having more international players. Several players would be leaving Bastia tonight to join their national teams.

Last season, only Gaio was selected for the French national team.

This season, Mane is a Senegalese international, while Lukaku and De Bruyne are Belgian internationals.

Although the other three players besides Gaio were all substitutes, they were still exhausted from the journey.

the next day.

While Bastia was still reeling from last night's goal-fest.

Gaio, along with De Bruyne and others, boarded a plane to leave Corsica.

The three of them were going to Paris together for a connecting flight.

The French national team assembled directly in Finland this time, instead of Clairefontaine, to save time as much as possible.

Lukaku seemed quite content, saying he was treating it like a break from playing for the national team, since he wasn't a starter anyway.

Currently, Belgium's main strikers are still Fellaini and Mirallas.

same.

De Bruyne also lacks a starting position. The current Belgian midfield consists of Mertens, Hazard, Mousa Dembélé, and Witsel.

However, De Bruyne's expression was not good throughout the entire process.

This has nothing to do with his football playing.

It's Courtois.

Now, this is being discussed in Belgium, among Chelsea fans, and by other casual fans.

This has some impact on a man.

After all, if you wear a hat on the court, your teammates will definitely say you're awesome, but if you wear a hat off the court, they can only pat you on the shoulder and sigh.

Finland.

Helsinki.

This city, located on the Baltic Sea coast, is world-renowned for its livability.

Upon landing at the airport, I didn't have time to take in anything about the city.

He was quickly picked up by national team staff and taken to a hotel to settle in before heading to the training ground to join the team.

"Gaio, the training field this time is artificial turf, so you need to be careful." The staff member named Tuk told Gaio some precautions. "The match against Finland in a couple of days is at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, and they have artificial turf there. Let's get used to it in advance."

Gaio nodded.

Deschamps mentioned this issue when he called him.

Deschamps also told him, "But don't worry, your dream moves can't be performed in Scandinavia. This stadium in Finland is a FIFA-certified 2-star artificial turf pitch. It's time to show the Scandinavians what true football artistry is!"

(End of this chapter)