The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 190 This is not an obscure topic

The Bastia players showered, packed their belongings, boarded the team bus, and headed back to the training base.

The players had lost their earlier enthusiasm.

tired,
too tired.

Everyone gave their all in this match, especially the defenders, who truly gave their all.

Hagi Begic turned to look at the players who were already asleep in the car, a smile playing on his lips.

Many of Bastia's players may not have the absolute ability to play in top leagues.

But Bastia has never lacked fighting spirit.

In a long season, the ultimate winner is not the team that wins a single game, but the team that can maintain its composure under the pressure of each game.

As long as that spirit remains, the team will still be the same team.

It fell.

It fell apart.

As the players went home, they still wore victorious smiles on their faces.

Tonight, all the people of Bastia will celebrate and cheer for this victory.

Kante and Mane are currently staying in the training base's dormitory. After saying goodbye to them, Gaio returned to his own dormitory.

After washing up, he lay down on the bed.

I opened the panel.

After returning from the national team competition, he hesitated about how to use the winning points.

He scored 25 points in tonight's match against Paris Saint-Germain.

Currently, the winning points are 126.

After this match, he made up his mind that it was time to raise the upper limit of his attributes.

Currently.

There are several attributes that are approaching their maximum limit.

Dribbling, speed, strength, stamina, flexibility, etc., are all only one or two points away from the upper limit.

This means that this body's attributes are basically at their peak here.

of course,

His rapid progress is largely due to the targeted training arrangements made after the attributes were visualized.

If the attribute is not visible.

Who knows where their talents lie?

Perhaps, they might waste too much time in the wrong direction, thus delaying their more talented areas.

That's why coaches are so important.

To a certain extent, the coach is the "system" that identifies the player's talent and then guides them.

Maxima often has it, but Bole does not often have it.

The same player can exhibit completely different abilities under different coaches.

That's the truth.

However, now that Gaio's attributes are visualized, this step is simplified, and he can intuitively feel his own abilities.

126 points can be exchanged for 12 points to increase the attribute cap.

of course.

This is only applicable to attributes below 95. According to the system's assessment, once the upper limit is equal to 95, three times the points will be consumed.

This means that 30 winning points are needed to obtain 1 attribute cap point.

Gaio thought for a moment.

The decision was made to improve physical fitness, strength, and dribbling.

Physical fitness (+1): 80 (82)

Strength: 69 (70)

Traction (+1): 87 (89)

Think about it.

Gaio allocated his stats: Stamina +3, Strength +7, Dribbling +2.

The points earned from the victory have been wiped out, returning us to square one.

This allocation was made based on the current needs of the competition.

Dribbling goes without saying; it's a core attribute that must be steadily improved. However, since the attribute is already quite high, further improvement is difficult, so we'll focus on improving it a little less.

However, things will be different after breaking through the 90 attribute threshold, and it must be added.

As for the fact that he added the most power, it's because as the intensity of the game increases, Gaio needs to be more physically strong.

We can't always rely on a madman to save the day, can we?
That would be a huge test of physical endurance.

Therefore, three points of physical fitness were added.

Of course.

These extra points only raise the skill ceiling; ultimately, he still needs continuous training.

Speaking of training.

The shoulder injury will delay me for a few more days.

Gaio felt the pain in his shoulder, and the team doctor treated it promptly. When he was at rest, the pain was not significant.

Hopefully, we can make it in time for the Europa League.

Gaio fell into a deep sleep.

This night.

The emotions of the Bastia fans were like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, never ceasing.

The crowd dispersed after the game.

Many people flocked to all kinds of taverns, drinking heavily and venting their frustrations.

"Gaio".

This once unknown name has become a legend among the people of Bastia.

This name is now deeply associated with Bastia.

The painting by Gaio on the Terra-Vecchia Central Building.

It will accompany generations of Bastia people on their journey.

Every young fan will be told by their parents about everything Gaio created in Bastia.

And all of this continues.
the next day.

The entire sports section of French media was filled with news of Paris Saint-Germain's first defeat of the season at the Stadio de la Cerro Yves de Sésar.

"This is not an upset, it is a stark truth: football has never succumbed to books and money, it will always belong to the light in our eyes."

“Ancelotti’s tactics board is full of various tactics, runs, and personnel adjustments, while Bastia’s tactics board only has two sentences: Hold the line and give the ball to Gaio.”

"The Parisians have once again suffered a setback in Corsica. Last time they barely managed to get a point from Ajaccio, and this time they've given Bastia three points."

"Gaião, a pure genius. Watching his games, you will always be captivated by his creativity and his 'art'. But for Bastia, this game was cruel and brutal. Gaião was injured and forced to leave the field, and the defense was exhausted. How much strength can they show in their next Europa League away game?"

There were also various speeches from renowned figures.

Various post-match analyses.

Some say that PSG lost because of their attack, because of the larger personnel changes, and because they were unfamiliar with the tactics.

They lost on the offensive end.

When interviewed by reporters, Deschamps' answer was even more incisive: "PSG's failure stemmed from their underestimation of Bastia, and Gaião punished them."

Yes,

No one would have thought that a defense that had been promoted from Ligue 2 could actually stop the attacking force of Paris Saint-Germain, whose players are worth over 100 million euros.

No one would have expected that Gaio would still be able to penetrate Paris's defense, which is worth hundreds of millions of euros, as if it were his own backyard.

Bastia training base.

The players have no training today; their only task is to rest and receive physical therapy from the team doctor.

Fabricio showed Gaio the X-rays and said, "It's good news. It's just a muscle injury, and it's not serious. It should be fully healed in a week or two."

When the test results came out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Hagi Bejic then asked, "Will you be able to play in the Europa League match the day after tomorrow?"

Gaio nodded immediately. Fabreto and the team doctor both shook their heads. The team doctor said, "Forcing yourself to play could worsen the injury. My advice is to get fully healed before playing."

Hajibegichi sighed inwardly.

Bastia now really can't do without Gaio.

Gaio continued, "This is no problem for me, I can handle it."

Chatham, standing nearby, made the final decision: "Gaio, you should rest well. Your health is more important."

but--"

Chatham then turned to Hagi Bejic and continued, "We all understand how important the Europa League is. This season, the team has taken on debt to make signings, all in order to achieve a breakthrough in the Europa League."

He then asked the team doctor, "Are you sure it's just a simple muscle problem?"

"Ah."

Chatham nodded. "Bastia has no weaklings. Farouk, put Gaio on the bench. I hope the team can get points away from home without him playing."

Gaio approved of this decision.

Haji Begichi nodded in agreement.

That's settled.

The day.

Hagi Begic announced the roster for the away game against Viktoria Plzeň when the team assembled.

Gaio is on the substitute list.

De Bruyne frowned when he saw Gaio still wearing muscle tape. "You're injured, why are you still on the roster? You should rest and recover. Nothing is more important than health."

Gaio shook his head. "I don't have any major problems. I'm in good shape. My shoulder isn't affected."

"No, you should rest!" De Bruyne insisted, not wanting to see Gaio overwork himself.

Although they didn't talk much during this time together, the two geniuses were drawn to and respected each other.

Gai laughed and said, "I'm just a substitute. If the team plays well, I won't play."

De Bruyne then nodded, "I won't let you play."

He valued this match even more, and at the very least, he wanted to create a better atmosphere for Bastia.

Let Gaio focus on recovering from his injury.

Even Kanté, who is usually silent, hoped that Gaio wouldn't play, saying, "We will win the game."

Lukaku added, "Watch me, let them see what the Bastia Super Cyclone is all about!"

His silly appearance made everyone laugh.

Everyone walked toward the cafeteria, chatting and laughing.

De Bruyne couldn't help but look up at the September sun over the Mediterranean, which was even hotter than the sun in Cobham.

But it's also "warmer"—that's the atmosphere of Bastia.

This feeling made him somewhat reluctant to return to Chelsea.

He likes this kind of atmosphere.

A group of people, each giving their all for a common goal.

In the match against Paris, after Gaião was substituted, De Bruyne thought the game was going to be lost.

but,

Kanté, who ran tirelessly; Joplin, who charged headlong into the ball; Anguilla and Kahusac, who ran until they cramped up; and Rothen, who repeatedly stood up for his teammates.
If everyone runs a little more, Bastia will have more than one person more than the other side.

Instead, there are two or three more people!
Bastia made up for his technical disadvantages with his running.

After the match, De Bruyne saw Kahusac vomiting in the toilet behind everyone's back.

Not to mention most of my teammates, who all felt soreness in their muscles today.

It burned out; Bastia had truly burned out.

But it is precisely this atmosphere
This led to De Bruyne's downfall.

He looked at Gaio.

He somewhat understood Gaio's desire to win the Europa League despite his injury.

For a small team like Bastia.

This Europa League is the only top-level honor they can achieve!

Gaio didn't want to lose.

Bastia didn't want to lose.

De Bruyne, lost in thought, unknowingly fell behind the crowd.

Gaio turned to look at him and called out, "Kevin?"

"coming."

De Bruyne smiled; he didn't want to lose either.

in the afternoon.

Hagi Bejic gathered all the players again and discussed the details of the away victory against Viktoria Plzeň.

Viktoria Plzeň wins.

The Czech team, while not currently considered a powerhouse, is a strong contender.

比尔森胜利在2010/11赛季捷克甲，以22胜5平3负的战绩夺冠，时隔51年重夺联赛冠军，从而获得欧冠资格赛席位。

It has only just begun to rise.

In the qualifying rounds, they defeated Azerbaijan's Nifichibaku with a total score of 5-2.

In the third round, they defeated Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg 4-2.

In the final play-off, they pulled off a major upset, defeating Danish champions Copenhagen 5-2 on aggregate to make history and advance to the Champions League group stage.

They were eventually assigned to Barcelona, ​​AC Milan, and BATE Borisov.

They finished third in their group and failed to advance.

But this is already the biggest breakthrough in European competitions in their team history!
This season,
Viktoria Plzeň did not qualify for the Champions League, but they did qualify for the Europa League qualifiers.

They fought their way through the competition and successfully entered the Europa League group stage.

For Bastia, a team of Champions League caliber is definitely not an easy opponent.

One more day.

The entire Bastia team traveled to Pilsen, the capital of West Bohemia in the Czech Republic.

On the way to the hotel by bus, the players could even smell the aroma of beer in the air.

This place has long been known as the "hometown of beer".

Pilsner has a history of brewing beer dating back to the 13th century, a tradition that has continued to this day.

Czechs consume more beer than Germany, a country renowned worldwide for its beer, making them the world's number one beer consumer.

The best-selling beer is "Pilsner," which is also one of the three famous Czech beers.

but,

This time, the Bastia players obviously couldn't enjoy such local specialties.

After checking into the hotel.

Hagi Begic held a pre-match press conference in the afternoon.

Reporters mainly focused on Bastia's return to the Europa League group stage after many years, and Gaio's injury and whether he would play in this match.

Hagi Begic said, "We never consider reaching the final and finishing as runners-up an honor; it's more like a disgrace because we lost. It's not something to reminisce about."

"Returning to the Europa League is exciting for any Bastia fan. It means we can compete with the best teams in Europe and bring more exciting matches to Bastia fans. As for results, we must be realistic. We are just a newly promoted team from Ligue 1, and we only hope to do our best."

"Gaio's injury is not serious. Whether he can play in this game depends on a specific assessment by the team doctor. I don't know."

Haji Begić's remarks were relatively low-key and pragmatic.

However, during his conversation with the players that evening, Hagi Begic appeared resolute.

"We absolutely must get points in tomorrow's game!"

In Hagi Begic's mind, this game must be won.

There is no doubt that Atletico Madrid is the strongest team in the group.

Bastia will fight for a place in the knockout stage as the second-place team in their group.

The direct competitor is Viktoria Plzeň, because the other team, Tel Aviv, is weaker.

Therefore,
This match against Viktoria Plzeň is crucial and cannot be lost!

(End of this chapter)