The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 311 The Children of Stanford Bridge Have Returned

The third ability can be said to have exceeded the normal physiological range.

In reality,

The muscles that exert the most force are definitely more tired, while the auxiliary muscles are more relaxed, but this ability also balances the fatigue!
The surrounding muscle groups share the load.

It can also help to reduce lactic acid buildup, thus slowing down fatigue, enhancing muscle endurance, reducing the risk of injury, and further improving body balance.

Then take into account the effects of your hidden injury attributes.

The more you are injured, the more you become resilient.

Add to that the fatigue sharing, and it's simply unbeatable.

Of course.

After his initial excitement, Gaio remained relatively calm. Now, there was a problem: all these abilities had activation conditions.

The required attributes must be met to unlock it.

The conditions for the three abilities are as follows:

Flexibility ≥70, Ball feel ≥85, Strength ≥75
Flexibility ≥75
Strength ≥ 80, Physical Fitness ≥ 80, Injury ≥ 70
His current attribute values ​​are:

Flexibility: 69 (70), Ball feel: 91 (95)

Strength: 74 (77), Physical Fitness: 83 (85)

Injuries: 67
There are no problems with ball control and physical fitness, and strength and flexibility are not far apart.

Especially the first ability, flexibility and strength are only a little short of each other, so it's easy to satisfy.

The biggest problem is that the upper limit of flexibility is not enough.

And the injury attribute of the third ability is not easy to improve.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's only three points different.

However, Gaio didn't know how to directly improve his injury attribute; he could only improve it by improving other attributes.

At least for now, the attribute of 67 has been improved little by little.

However, regardless of the specifics, all three attributes can comprehensively enhance one's abilities.

Gaio was very excited. If it weren't so late, he would have loved to go back to the training ground for some extra practice.

He forced himself to fall asleep as soon as possible; he couldn't wait to start training to improve his attributes and activate these abilities.

Silent all night.

The next day, Bastia went completely mad.

The news of Bastia's advancement spread throughout Corsica overnight.

How long has it been since a team from Corsica reached the semi-finals of a European competition?
If it's been a while since the last time they entered Bastia, then it's been a while since the last time they entered Corsica.

This is enough to drive everyone crazy!

Many fans have never seen a Corsican team reach the semi-finals of a European competition in their lifetime.

same,
In the more than 100 years of modern football development, Corsica has never produced a European champion.

Is there any hope this season?

Bastia is not only the hope of Bastia fans, but also the hope of the entire island of Corsica.

Following Napoleon,

Gaio has once again united the island of Corsica.

at the same time.

The news that all four Europa League semi-finalists have been determined has also attracted a lot of attention, with Bastia fans wondering who their next opponent will be.

At the semifinals stage, there are no weak or strong teams; you can't get here by luck alone.

The four semifinalists have been determined: Chelsea, Fenerbahce, Benfica, and Bastia have advanced to the semifinals.

Chelsea lost 2-3 away to Rubin Kazan of Russia, but still advanced to the semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate score, becoming the only Premier League team to reach the semi-finals.

Another Premier League team was unfortunately eliminated: Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Portuguese side Benfica at home, losing 2-4 on aggregate.

This is yet another devastating blow to the Premier League, which was eliminated early in the Champions League.

In another match, Lazio drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce at home, losing 1-3 on aggregate and being eliminated.

After a morning of noise.

At 12:30 Central European Time on April 12, the draw for the Europa League semi-finals was officially held in Nyon, Switzerland, the headquarters of UEFA.

The two semi-final matches will be played on April 25 (first leg) and May 2 (second leg) Central European Time.

The final will be held on May 15.

After warming up in the morning and having lunch, Gaio and his teammates gathered together again to see who their opponents would be this time.

Of these three opponents, Bastia clearly doesn't want to face Chelsea first.

This draw was relatively simple, since there were only four teams.

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino presided over the draw, with Ruud van Nistelrooy, the ambassador for the final host city, serving as a guest. The results were announced quickly.

Bastia drew their least favorite opponent: Chelsea.

Fenerbahce will face Benfica.

When the results were announced, the conference room in Bastia was filled with discussion.

Hagi Begic's expression clearly fluctuated, but he quickly calmed down and said to everyone, "Alright, everyone has seen the draw results. I think that you all have reached this stage of the season, and I don't need you to say any more motivational, pep talk, or exciting words. The fact that we are in the top four is already very exciting."

As he spoke, Haji Begichi glanced around.

He continued, "So train hard and prove yourself at Stamford Bridge after two rounds of Ligue 1."

When it came to proving himself, Haji Begitch looked toward Gaio.

Beside him were De Bruyne and Lukaku.

means something.

This means Chelsea's disappointment club is truly heading back to Stamford Bridge.

Gaio never expected this day to come.

This applies to both Bastia and Chelsea.

When the loan agreement was signed, neither side considered the possibility of them meeting, so there was no avoidance clause or anything like that.

Haji Begitch quickly adjourned the meeting.

Gaião then looked at De Bruyne and Lukaku and smiled, "The coach wants us to prove ourselves."

De Bruyne had imagined facing Chelsea many times before, and he was no longer as nervous as he used to be. He seemed quite calm now, saying, "Hmm."

Lukaku, on the other hand, was quite excited. "I'm going to show them that I deserve a Premier League start!"

Gaio shrugged, looked at the two of them and said, "Get ready, this is a damn homecoming to cause trouble, so be smart and don't embarrass yourselves."

In the afternoon training session, everyone in Bastia really put in a lot of effort.

Chelsea.

This is an opponent Bastia has never faced before. After Abramovich's ten years of relentless investment, Chelsea can now be called a Premier League powerhouse.

They have already won titles in various competitions, including the league and the Champions League.

They are definitely the strongest European opponent Bastia has ever faced. Gaio trains very hard.

His main goal was to unlock the three abilities of "Balance" as soon as possible. He could sense that if all three abilities were activated, his strength would increase by another level.

As for Chelsea, we'll see on the pitch.

After arranging the training session, Hagi Begić immediately began discussing Chelsea with the coaching staff.

In fact,
Chelsea's management team, from manager Rafael Benitez to players and club officials, have made it clear that their primary goal this season is to secure a top-four finish in the league and qualify for the Champions League.

This will somewhat affect the prospects of the Europa League.

The two legs of Chelsea's match against Bastia are scheduled for April 25 and May 2.

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On paper, the home game against Swansea might be the easiest of the three, as Swansea have already qualified for next season's Europa League by winning the League Cup and are far from the relegation zone. However, it was this team that eliminated Chelsea in the league semi-finals.

It will be difficult to get points away from Liverpool.

If Manchester United, who are 12 points ahead of Manchester City, can clinch the title early, the final away game against Manchester United may be relatively easy.

and,

Chelsea also faces another major problem – an overly congested schedule.

Chelsea's current schedule, which includes a strong run in the FA Cup, Europa League, and previously the League Cup, extends into the penultimate week of the season.

Chelsea have been plagued by a congested schedule this season.

With 68 official matches already played, if Chelsea reaches the FA Cup and Europa League finals, the total number of matches this season will reach 70. This means that, except for the first two weeks of the season and international break, Chelsea will be playing two matches every week, operating at full capacity.

Physical fitness will be Chelsea's biggest concern in the final stretch of the season.

So far this season, six players have made more than 50 appearances for Chelsea: Cech, Hazard, Mata, Oscar, Ramires, and Torres.

In terms of playing time, there are already 11 players with more than 3000 minutes played, and these two numbers are likely to continue to increase, a number that is unimaginable in any other team.

Chelsea only managed a narrow 2-1 victory at home against Sunderland last weekend, and then suffered a 2-3 away defeat last night, both results of fatigue.

Therefore, considering all these factors, Haji Begitch believes that Bastia does have a chance.

In fact, he felt the chances were quite good.

As for Gaião, De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Chelsea, that's another story.

While Hagi Begic was engrossed in studying Chelsea, the league's arrangements were essentially taken over by Dominic.

Their next match is an away game against Lorient.

However, the league in Bastia is not under much pressure right now.

While Bastia was enjoying a series of victories, Paris Saint-Germain became the target of constant criticism from the Parisian media and fans.

One commentator criticized: "The final whistle at Camp Nou not only signaled the end of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League journey, but also shattered the grand blueprint for the Parc des Princes this season, leaving the multi-million dollar star-studded lineup stranded."

What's even more breathtaking is that, looking back, the leader of Ligue 1 is actually a newly promoted team from Corsica – Bastia!
A huge gap of 11 points, with only 7 rounds left.

Paris Saint-Germain's gamble of prioritizing the Champions League failed, and their strategic abandonment of the league led to a significant gap in points. Now, their Champions League dream is shattered, and their league hopes are almost gone as well.

Losing on both fronts means losing the whole game!

Simultaneously,

Although the Qatari consortium has not yet made a statement, such a dismal season ending has undoubtedly put the renowned Italian coach in the spotlight.

His tactical system, locker room management, and on-field command will all face unprecedented scrutiny.

Will Ancelotti's era in Paris come to an end?

Media reports also suggest that Real Madrid may invite Ancelotti to coach the team.

perhaps,

It's time for Ancelotti to leave.

Fans familiar with European football will certainly know about the "Mourinho Three-Year Rule." However, compared to the "Mourinho Three-Year Rule," there is another equally remarkable but rarely mentioned "Ancelotti Two-Year Rule"—

Ancelotti's teams often experience a comprehensive decline in the second year after achieving great success.

In the 1996-97 season, Ancelotti, then a young coach, led Parma to their best-ever result, finishing as runners-up in Serie A. The following year, the team's league ranking dropped to sixth, and they were eliminated in the Champions League group stage, leading to his dismissal.

In the 2006-07 season, he led Milan to their seventh European title. The following year, they were eliminated in the first round of the Champions League knockout stage and finished fifth in Serie A, thus losing their Champions League qualification.

In the 2009-10 season, he led Chelsea to the Premier League title, but the following year his performance in the domestic league plummeted, and he was also defeated twice by Manchester United in the Champions League, suffering a complete defeat and being eliminated. He also resigned at the end of the season.

This second year in Paris was equally difficult.

The Parc des Princes' die-hard stands once erupted in excitement over the formation of a star-studded lineup.

now,

Angry banners and shrill boos began to appear—"Ibrahimovic only plays when the game is going well," "Beckham is a mascot," "Ancelotti, sack him," and so on.

Paris Saint-Germain's 2012-13 season was like an expensive nightmare.

Time flies.

4 month 16 number.

Lorient, Morbihan department, Brittany region, northwestern France.

This is a port city located at the confluence of the Skolf and Brave rivers, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.

Tonight, at the Stade de la Le Moustova, more than 17,000 fans roared and shouted excitedly, filled with boundless excitement.

Just as the final whistle blew, they defeated the French league leaders, Bastia!

Lorient won 3-1 at home.

The next night.

Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Bordeaux narrowed the gap to eight points with six rounds remaining.

This looks like a very good chance of getting ahead.

but,

Bastia rested its key players against Lorient, and then faced a Lille side with nothing to play for in the match on April 21.

Gaio and Lukaku both scored twice.

4-2 home win against Lille.

Although Paris Saint-Germain also won, Bastia still maintains an 8-point lead.

The league has only five rounds left.

French media outlets reacted differently. Some felt that Paris still had a chance, arguing that Bastia was exhausted from fighting on two fronts.

Some believe that Paris has no chance left, for a simpler reason: Bastia has a striker like Gaio who can provide a strong defensive presence. It's not easy for Bastia to win, but it's also very difficult for them not to score.

With the conclusion of these two matches.

Bastia fans' attention was entirely focused on the Europa League match.

Every game at the end of the season made them extremely nervous.

We can't afford to lose either the Europa League or the domestic league right now.

The day after Bastia captured Lille, Gaio received another message from London.

(End of this chapter)