The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 351 The reason why geniuses are geniuses is that they can do the impossible!

The players stood at the entrance to the players' tunnel.

The roar of Villa Park was like a tangible shockwave, crashing into the tunnel and pounding on everyone's eardrums.

"HEY! HEY! VILLA!"

Tens of thousands of Villa fans chanted in unison, accompanied by heavy, synchronized stomping, making the entire stadium stand seem to tremble.

Crimson and blue flags and scarves were waving wildly in the stands.

For Liverpool, this is a sea of ​​hostility.

Gaio followed Gerrard into the commotion.

The glaring lights and the overwhelming sound made him subconsciously squint slightly.

He could clearly see the fans in the front row of the stands, leaning forward with fanaticism on their faces, booing Liverpool's players with deafening force.

This is what it's like to play away in the Premier League, this is what Birmingham is like.

however,
Gaio's steps, however, were unusually steady.

His gaze swept over the angry faces, but a strange calm rose within him, and he raised his head slightly.

at the same time.

In the Sky Sports commentary box at Villa Park, Martin Taylor was giving his opening remarks, and this time there was another person beside him.

"Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Villa Park! I'm Martin Tyler, and joining me for this match is a true Villa legend, a tough defender revered as 'God'—Paul McGrath."

"Welcome back, Paul!"

Paul McGrath, speaking with a thick Irish accent, replied, “Thank you, Martin. It feels great to be back here. Look at this stadium, smell this air, it’s that familiar feeling of wanting to win. Tonight, no guests are welcome here, especially Liverpool’s new number 10.”

McGrath, the former Manchester United player, is an absolute legend at Aston Villa.

The Irish are known for their strong personalities and are famously heavy drinkers on English football fields.

He often said, "If you want to find me, go to a bar. If I'm not in a bar, I'm definitely on my way to one."

When Ferguson implemented a no-alcohol policy at Manchester United, McGrath scoffed, "No-alcohol policies? I've only ever seen them in Hollywood gangster movies."

finally,
Ferguson had no choice but to sell this talented defender to Aston Villa.

Surprisingly, in 1993, McGrath, having turned over a new leaf, was named PFA Player of the Year, proving himself to be one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history.

Martin Tyler laughed, "Haha, to be frank, Paul, we're talking about Jan Gaio. Last week at Anfield, he made the whole Premier League sit up straight with four goals and one assist. As one of the best defenders in the world, how would you rate his debut?"

Paul McGrath's expression turned serious. "Martin, that performance was phenomenal. You have to admit, that kid has speed, skill, and guts. But that was at Anfield, amidst the cheers of the Kop. Tonight, at Villa Park, surrounded by our fans waiting to 'greet' him, it's a completely different story."

Martin Tyler nodded. "A very sharp point. Historically, Liverpool have a dominant record of 90 wins to 55 losses, but their last five encounters have been evenly matched. Liverpool's last loss here was in 2011, with the goal scored by former Reds player Stuart Downing. Paul, in your time, how would you have 'dealed' with such a talented attacker?"

Paul McGrath said firmly, “It’s very simple. First, before he receives the ball, you have to make him constantly feel physical contact, not maliciously, but toughly and continuously, so that he knows that every turn will be troublesome.”

Secondly,

We must not give him any space to sprint in open areas; we must force him to the sidelines and into a corner. We won't be so lenient then.

I believe the Villa lads will receive similar instructions today: stay close to him, harass him, and make him uncomfortable.

At last,
Naturally, the key is to cut off his connection with his teammates. A winger forced to the sideline without support from teammates will find it difficult to make any further forward runs; he'll be forced to pass back.

McGrath possessed an excellent ability to read the game. Although media reports at the time indicated that he wasn't very diligent in training, it was to protect his fragile knees.

After playing more than 150 games for Manchester United, Aston Villa's team doctors believed his knee was no longer a viable option, but McGrath proved them wrong – he played for Villa for another seven seasons, even helping the team defeat his former club Manchester United in the 1994 League Cup final.

In his view, Gaio was not invincible.

Martin Tyler continued, "This is a very classic McGrath-style defensive philosophy, so do you think Gaio is capable of handling this kind of away game in the Premier League?"

Paul McGrath replied, "That's what he needs to prove with his $80 million transfer fee, Martin."

The difference between a genius and a superstar lies in whether they can still deliver their own performance despite adversity and being targeted.

If he scores again tonight and wins, I will truly tip my hat in respect.

But for Villa, our opportunity lies in the team as a whole.

Cut off his support from others, make Liverpool's attack predictable, and then counter-attack with strikers like Benteke.

Martin Tyler nodded. "Thanks for Paul's passionate analysis. We can see in the middle of the pitch that the players are ready. Ladies and gentlemen, the battle at Villa Park is about to begin!"

drop!
The referee blew his whistle, and the match officially began!
After kickoff, Aston Villa quickly retreated their entire formation.

Paul Lambert's tactical intentions for this match were very clear: a steadfast 4-4-2 defensive counter-attacking formation.

The two defensive lines retreated deeply, compressing all space within a 30-meter radius of the penalty area.

Liverpool quickly gained possession and began a long, positional attack.

Gerrard and Henderson patiently orchestrated the midfield.

Coutinho, who started on the left flank, frequently cut inside and tried to penetrate the defense with through balls, while Sturridge constantly hovered on the edge of the offside line.

however,
Villa's defensive formation was exceptionally tight, with just the right distance between the two lines, which repeatedly thwarted Liverpool's passing and movement at the last minute, making it difficult for them to find a real breakthrough.

The game became deadlocked for a time, with the ball being passed back and forth in Villa's half but unable to threaten the goal.

However, the Liverpool fans in the stands did not show any anxiety; instead, they would erupt in enthusiastic cheers and shouts every now and then.

There's only one reason: Gaio's presence on the right wing.

Whenever the ball is moved to the right wing and reaches Gaio's feet, the rhythm of the game changes instantly.

Villa's left-back Luna immediately became alert, as he was simply unable to handle Gaio's onslaught alone.

Every time Gaio gets the ball,
Villa's defensive midfielders Westwood or Delph must immediately move closer to provide cover, and even left center-back Vlaar must be constantly vigilant about cutting inside, forming a local two-on-one or even three-on-one encirclement.

However, there is also a problem.

Villa were clearly well-prepared today, completely ignoring Gaio's feints and forcing him to the byline, but never giving him a chance to cut inside.

Villa's tight defense cleared most of their crosses.

Rogers stood on the sidelines with a furrowed brow.

It makes me think that it would be great if Suarez were here in a situation like this.

The best center forward in Liverpool right now is definitely Suarez.

Sturridge is better suited to playing as a winger.

But Gaio possesses a terrifying ability that allows him to absolutely dominate one-on-one, requiring two to three opposing players to barely contain him.

This gave Rodgers and all Liverpool fans hope of breaking the deadlock.

As time ticked away, the game reached a stalemate.

Liverpool dominated possession, but struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities against Villa's impenetrable defense.

Destroying large buses has always been a global problem.

Even when Gaio dribbled the ball to the vicinity of the penalty area, he faced defense from as many as four or five opponents and found it difficult to continue advancing, so he had no choice but to pass the ball back.

Once again, the ball found Gaio precisely on the right wing.

He easily controlled the ball, and facing the defense of Villa's left-back Luna, he first pretended to cut inside, then used a very quick change of pace to flick the ball outwards, and was about to accelerate to complete the breakthrough!
Bang!
There was a muffled sound.

Aston Villa midfielder Delph, who had tracked back to defend, delivered a clean but powerful side tackle, sending Gaio and the ball flying out of bounds.

Gaio rolled on the ground once, then quickly stood up, a hint of displeasure on his face.

However, the referee signaled for the game to continue, arguing that it was a legitimate physical contact.

In the commentary booth, Paul McGrath burst into laughter upon seeing this, slamming his hand on the table.

"See that, Martin! I told you! That's it! That's how you play!"

“We can’t give him any space to get going comfortably,” McGrath continued his analysis. “Look at Delph’s defense this time, the timing was perfect! It was at the moment when Gaio was about to start and his center of gravity was most unstable that he got a solid and reasonable physical contact.”

"It's not just about whether it's a foul or not; it's about attitude, about constant psychological and physical pressure. Every time he gets the ball, he needs to know that someone will be closing in from behind, putting pressure on him so he can't turn around easily or get a comfortable shot off. If we can keep doing this, Liverpool's attack will look exciting, but there will be very few real threats in the core area."

Martin Tyler chimed in: "Indeed, Paul, the Villa players executed the pre-match tactics perfectly. Their strong overall defense greatly limited Gaio's room to maneuver."

McGrath leaned back in his chair with satisfaction and concluded, "That's right! Football isn't just about talent; you also have to be able to survive in this jungle of muscles. That's the Premier League! Welcome to Villa Park, kid!"

His laughter and words were broadcast to the ears of Villa fans who couldn't be there in person.

Aston Villa fans also posted comments online.

Selected post-match comments from Aston Villa fans:
"See? I told you it wasn't that miraculous!"
In the last game against Stoke City, it was purely because the opponent was not awake and did not know him at all. Today at our Villa Park, facing a real defense, what can he do?
Liverpool fans are making their predictions too early.

What kind of skill is it to pad your stats against a relegation-threatened team? Try scoring one at Villa Park if you dare!

"I admit he has some speed, but that's about it. The media makes a big fuss about it. His tricks are useless against our well-organized defensive system."

Coach Lambert's tactics completely shut him down.

I'm relieved by the current situation. He is indeed strong one-on-one, but we can easily handle him with our overall defense. What does Liverpool have besides his individual ability? Our counter-attacks are more threatening!
So the conclusion is that it's not that Gaor is that strong, it's that Stoke City is that weak.

Welcome to the real Premier League, kid, the defense here won't hold back!

Gaio observed the situation on the field.

There was no impatience.

He remained patiently looking for opportunities; no team is immune to mistakes and opportunities.

That's exactly what he needs to do!
Gaio patiently observed from the right flank, constantly maintaining contact with his teammates through running and simple passes, while keenly observing every subtle change in the opponent's defense.

The opportunity quietly appeared in the thirty-eighth minute.

After drawing the defense in the middle, Gerrard made a diagonal pass to Gaio, who was open on the right flank.

Gaião received the ball with his back to goal, and Villa's left-back Luna and midfielder Delph immediately moved forward to double-team him.

Facing the defense, he gently pulled the ball back with the sole of his foot, turned around in the process, and this graceful movement instantly slipped through the gap between the two defenders closing in!
Gaio surged into the penalty area!

Vera's entire defensive line immediately went into overdrive with alarms.

Center-back Okore quickly moved to cover and block his shooting angle, while Westwood also quickly moved to that side.

In the confined space, facing four defenders from all sides, Gaio calmly performed a series of stepover feints, shifting his weight from side to side.

Villa players were wary of penalties and dared not make a tackle easily.

Just when everyone thought he would force a shot or try to break through, Gaio, halfway through what seemed like an inward cut, subtly pushed with the outside of his left foot!
The football swiftly passed through the crowd and rolled along the grass towards the penalty spot.

Sturridge was standing there, wrestling with the opposing center-back, Vlaar.

But the pass was so sudden and imaginative that Sturridge was caught off guard.

He hastily adjusted his footing and unleashed a left-footed shot, but the ball flew over the crossbar and into the stands!
Wow!

The entire Villa Park stadium erupted in gasps of relief, followed by a huge sigh of relief.

They even applauded Sturridge.

Sturridge knelt on the grass, his hands covering his head, his face filled with utter frustration and disbelief.

This is an absolutely fantastic opportunity that's almost guaranteed to win!

The gate is halfway open!

When Gaio saw the ball go wide, he simply shook his head slightly, a hint of regret flashing across his face, but he didn't express any blame.

He turned and slowly walked back, even raising his hand in Sturridge's direction as if to signal.

On the football field, wasting opportunities is the norm; creating opportunities is the key.

He has done what he was supposed to do.

As for his teammates, he had no control over them.

courtside,

When Rodgers saw Gay's series of magical breakthroughs and exquisite passes, he was so excited that he almost jumped off the bench.

When Sturridge hit the ball out of bounds, he covered his head with his hands and, like Sturridge, knelt down on the ground.

This is a golden opportunity to change the score!
this moment,
A thought involuntarily flashed through his mind.

"If Luis had been there, that would have been a great play."

However, he remained clear-headed, knowing that nothing he said would make a difference at a time like this.

After his frustration subsided, Rodgers stood up on the sidelines, clapped vigorously, and shouted, "Play like that! Keep the pressure on! Young, well done!"

This attack at least created an opportunity.

The most valuable aspect of this attack was not whether Sturridge scored, but that Gaio managed to create an opening under such extremely limited circumstances and deliver a crucial pass.

This proves that when the team is struggling to break the deadlock, they can rely on Gaio, their explosive ability, to break the balance.

If you didn't make it this time, what about next time?

As long as Gaio continues to create such opportunities, a goal will come sooner or later.

Commentary seat.

Martin Tyler exclaimed in surprise the moment Sturridge sent the ball flying high, "Oh! No!"

The ball went too high!

It flew towards the stands!
This is incredible!

Gai delivered a magical performance, accurately judging the defensive positioning during a high-speed breakthrough. When surrounded by defenders, he used a quick transition from a breakthrough feint to deliver a highly imaginative and deceptive pass with the outside of his foot. This pass showcased his exceptional ball control, spatial awareness, and composure.

No wonder Deschamps appointed him as the youngest captain in the history of the French national team!
Such talent is indeed visible to the naked eye.

To display such masterful control and effortless skill on the Premier League pitch at such a young age is truly breathtaking.

Sturridge's shot was too amateurish, completely wasting Gaio's brilliant pass.

If this goal is scored, it will definitely be the best attacking combination of the Premier League round!

Paul McGrath, standing to the side, scoffed, with a hint of sourness: "That's how football is. If you get a chance and don't seize it, it's all for nothing."

Liverpool.

Anfield Road, Boot Room Tavern.

When Gaio, like a magician, dribbled past several players on the right wing and entered the penalty area, deftly passing the ball amidst a circle of four Villa players, the entire pub erupted in cheers! "Beautiful pass!"

"Sturridge! Open! Shoot!!!"

All the fans jumped up from their seats, raising their arms in anticipation of cheering.

Sean had even raised his beer mug high, ready to celebrate.

however,
The next second, the football flew high over the crossbar and disappeared behind the stands.

Time seemed to freeze for a second.

"Oh no!!!!"

Immediately afterwards, the entire tavern erupted in a chorus of groans mixed with disappointment and disbelief.

Sean slammed his glass of beer, which he hadn't yet drunk, onto the table, splashing the golden liquid everywhere.

"Daniel Sturridge! What the hell are you doing?!" Sean roared at the TV screen, his face flushed with rage. "Even my grandma could score that! You're shooting wide of an open goal?!"

"My God, how could that be knocked away!"

The fans next to him put their hands on their heads and slumped back into their chairs, their expressions as if they had just witnessed a disaster.

The entire tavern was filled with anger.

However, old George shouted, "Calm down, everyone, calm down. Gaio's pass was simply divine. He did everything he could. It's just that Daniel seems to have lost his shooting boots tonight. If we can create these kinds of opportunities, we will always seize them."

That's all the fans can think.

Seeing Gaio's pass.

Another fan chimed in, his voice now brimming with renewed hope, "That's the value of an 80 million transfer fee and a 300,000 weekly wage! If he can create an opportunity like this once, he can create it a second and a third! As long as he seizes that one chance, we've won!"

However, this opportunity did not come in the first half.

The next few minutes.

Aston Villa players seemed to be "out of shape" and kept collapsing to the ground.

The three minutes of added time in the first half were quickly used up.

drop!
The whistle blew to signal halftime, and the scoreboard showed a striking 0-0.

Villa Park erupted in cheers, the crimson stands transforming into a sea of ​​celebration.

The home fans greeted the players off the field with thunderous applause and cheers – their team had successfully shut down the seemingly invincible Liverpool, leaving the £80 million superstar overshadowed in the first half.

"See that?! That's Vera!"

"They're hopeless! Liverpool is nothing special!"

Cheers rose and fell, filled with the pride and release of successfully repelling a powerful enemy.

Martin Tyler also commented, "The first half is over, and both sides are scoreless. Rodgers needs to think about how to deal with the second half, while Lambert also needs to consider whether Villa's defense can last the whole game, or how to make adjustments. Ladies and gentlemen, don't go away, take a short break and we'll continue watching the second half."

The away team's locker room.

The atmosphere wasn't particularly good; the players all looked rather somber, making the match very frustrating.

Rogers was the last to walk in.

His expression was calm as his gaze swept over each player.

He then walked to the tactics board, tapped it hard, and there was no motivational speech, only tactical instructions.

“Listen, they’ve shrunk very deep, there’s almost no space between the two lines, and our attempt to force our way in through the middle is exactly what they want.”

His gaze shifted to Gaio. "Young, you did a good job, drawing a lot of defensive attention. But in the second half, we need to be smarter. When you're surrounded by two or three players, don't force a breakthrough. Instead, pass the ball out faster, shift it to the weak side, and use their defensive shift to create space."

He then praised Gaio's pass to Sturridge, saying, "Your pass to Daniel around the 40-minute mark was pretty good."

then,

He looked at the whole team and continued to give instructions, "In the second half, we need to move the ball faster and increase lateral distribution. Steven, you need to pass the ball to the flanks more often. Jordan, increase your off-ball runs and attack the gaps behind their defense."

"Remember, patience is more important than brute force. Their defensive system cannot remain completely error-free for 90 minutes. What we need is higher passing accuracy and faster changes in tempo to break down their formation, rather than getting bogged down in one-on-one battles."

The Liverpool players listened attentively.

They weren't without opportunities in this half, they just didn't seize them; every face was filled with determination.

at the same time.

Meanwhile, Paul Lambert was also making arrangements with his players.

"In the first half, we completely shut them down. They had possession, but they couldn't score, which is exactly what we wanted!"

Lambert walked to the tactics board and tapped the tile representing Gaio hard.

"But listen!"

The real test is in the second half. This French kid won't stop; he'll try different ways to attack us. We must be more focused and decisive than in the first half!

At this point, Lambert paused, his gaze sweeping over each defensive player, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes, and his tone becoming more forceful.

"I know what it feels like to mark a genius of that caliber. In the 1997 Champions League final in Munich, who was I marking? Zinedine Zidane!"

The locker room fell silent instantly.

All the players, especially the younger ones, looked up and listened intently.

This is the glorious history of their head coach.

“Back then, nobody had high hopes for Dortmund. Juventus had Zidane, Deschamps, and Del Piero! They controlled the ball, they pressed, just like Liverpool today. My job was to mark Zidane tightly and prevent him from comfortably organizing attacks.”

As Lambert spoke, he adopted a defensive posture, as if he were actually there.

"I only did one thing: I didn't give him any space or time to think. Wherever he went, I followed, using constant physical contact to disrupt his rhythm."

And the result? We won!

3-1!

I not only contained him, I also assisted on the first goal!

His voice suddenly rose, filled with the passion of battle, "So, what I'm telling you now is that geniuses are not unstoppable! Gaio is very powerful, but he is not a god! He can make mistakes, and he can get impatient!"

He pointed to the tactics board again and gave clear instructions: "In the second half, the defensive strategy against him remains the same, but we need to be more aggressive and faster!"
Luna, you are still the first line of defense. Don't make any rash moves. Block the inside cut-in lanes!

Delph, Westwood, your help defense needs to be more timely. The moment he receives the ball and turns, you need to make physical contact with him!

Make him uncomfortable with every touch of the ball, compress his space, force him to go to the outside, force him to cross, and we can defend against the crosses!
remember!

We are one!
When he draws two or three of our players away, his teammates in other positions must quickly rotate to cover and protect the dangerous area in front of the penalty area.

As long as we maintain discipline and focus, they will become increasingly impatient, and they will be the ones making mistakes!

Lambert also specifically told striker Benteke, "All our counter-attacking opportunities are on you. If you have a chance, don't hesitate, just shoot early, understand?"

"Yes!"

Benteke, who at this time did not yet possess traditional virtues, nodded firmly.

The halftime break ended quickly.

The players from both sides returned to the field.

A burst of cheers erupted from Villa Park!
Facing a formidable Liverpool, especially Gaio who displayed excellent form in the first round, they were quite satisfied with the draw.

drop!
The whistle sounded.

The second half of the game begins.

Liverpool noticeably increased their attacking tempo, attempting to break the deadlock as quickly as possible.

Aston Villa executed their tactics more resolutely, even with a hint of tension.

Every time Gaio touched the ball, he would be met with even stronger physical challenges and verbal harassment from Villa players.

As Gaio shielded the ball near the sideline, Delph made a subtle push from behind while whispering quickly in his ear, "Hey, Mr. Eighty Million, is that all you've got today?"

"Are the pitches in the Premier League harder than those in Ligue 1? Why do they collapse so easily?"

The purpose of these provocations is very clear.

Provoke Gaio, make him lose his temper, and ideally, get him to retaliate, thus earning a yellow card or even a red card.

however,
Gaio's reaction surprised them.

He glanced at the other person expressionlessly, quickly got up, brushed the grass off his body, and immediately threw himself into the game.

For Liverpool, however...

What's even more troublesome is Villa's delaying tactics.

Whenever Liverpool's attack showed even the slightest improvement, Aston Villa players would frequently fall to the ground.

Corner kicks, throw-ins—every dead ball situation became an opportunity for Aston Villa to run down the clock.

The rhythm of the game was disrupted, and Liverpool's attacking continuity was severely hampered.

The home team fans in the stands pressured the referees with loud boos, trying to influence their decisions.

In the commentary box,

Martin Tyler commented: "Villa's tactics are very clear, even a bit ugly, but you have to admit that they are very effective away from home. Now it's time to test the whole Liverpool team."

Paul McGrath defended himself, saying, "It's part of the game, Martin! Using the rules to wear down your opponent is a smart move, but I have to say Gaio handled it very well; he didn't fall for it."

Time keeps passing.

Neither Liverpool nor Aston Villa have scored yet.

70 minutes.

Rodgers made the first substitution, replacing Coutinho, who had a mediocre performance, with Aspas.

five minutes later.

Lambert also made a substitution, replacing Westwood, who had received a yellow card late, with midfielder Ahmadi.

Vera remained steadfast and lay on the grass.

This infuriated Rogers on the sidelines, who unleashed a torrent of abuse at the fourth official.

The referee didn't tolerate him either.

While the Villa players were receiving "treatment" from the team doctor, Rodgers was given a yellow card.

This instantly enraged Liverpool fans.

"Stand up! You bunch of actors!"

"This is fucking shameful! This isn't football!"

"Referee! Are you blind?!"

"I swear, did the Villa team doctor's kit contain an Oscar nomination letter? Five minutes of treatment every time someone falls? Did the referee come with a mission? Rodgers got a card just for expressing his dissatisfaction, but the entire Villa team acted out the whole game and got nothing? Could the double standards get any more blatant?"

"Look at this ugly football! Paul Lambert has turned Villa Park into a wrestling ring! They don't want to play football, they just want to drag it out until the end! Disgusting! Now I understand Ferguson's theory of time; at Villa Park, the hands of the clock are moving backward!"

"It's so frustrating! It's incredibly frustrating! We're playing against 11 players and 1 referee! This attitude of resorting to lying on the ground when you can't win deserves to keep languishing in the middle of the pack!"

However, these conversations had absolutely no impact on the situation.

On the contrary, Liverpool's players seemed a bit impatient.

Henderson even tried to pick up Benteke, who had fallen to the ground.

Benteke, on the other hand, fell to the ground in an even more exaggerated manner.

The Villa players immediately surrounded them.

Henderson argued with them, and as a result, Agbonlahor and Henderson each received a yellow card.

Several more minutes were wasted.

A chorus of boos erupted from Villa Park!
quickly,

In the 90th minute, the fourth official raised a sign indicating 4 minutes of added time.

The roar at Villa Park was deafening, and the home fans were ready to celebrate.

Liverpool, having been provoked by the Villa players, were now furious and didn't want a draw.

Go all in!

After several passes, the ball was once again passed to Gaio, who was positioned deep on the right flank.

He received the ball with his back to the sideline, and Villa's left-back Luna tightly marked the inside, while Delph also closed in, compressing the space to its limit.

In that split second, Gaio moved!
Instead of stopping the ball, he used the outside of his right foot to guide it forward and to the right the instant it touched his foot.

This touch was exquisite, with just the right amount of force, keeping the ball away from the defender while keeping it within reach of the player in the next step.

And it doesn't go out of bounds!

Regardless of how the Villa fans sitting close to the sidelines viewed the match, they couldn't deny Gaio's individual ability.

This is definitely a high-end product!

When Gaio dribbled the ball, he burst out with amazing speed, overtaking Luna like lightning from the outside!

The explosive power of this step was terrifying, instantly leaving half a body length behind.

and,

The gap in position continued to widen, and Luna simply couldn't catch up!
Wow!

The Villa fans at the stadium gasped in amazement when they saw Gaio charging forward like that.

At the same time, watching Gaio advance with the ball, I felt a little uneasy.

Villa players were clearly feeling the pressure as well, with defenders quickly moving toward Gaio's side.

From God's perspective, Gaio was facing almost an entire group of Aston Villa players all by himself!
Rodgers was already yelling from the sidelines, "Pass the ball! Pass the ball! Stop dribbling!"

But Gaio couldn't hear anything!

(End of this chapter)