The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 383 Jürgen, you can't abandon Dortmund!
"Yang, good evening."

Dunn's voice came through the receiver, still calm and steady.

Good evening, David.

"You should know what happened with the team, right? I thought I'd talk to you a bit before everyone returns, so you don't get distracted by the news from outside."

Gaio laughed, "I just learned about the changes at the club, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden."

Dunn's tone softened considerably as he said, "I understand that this suddenness might be unsettling, after all, this has really caused a huge uproar, with all the original senior executives being replaced, and the outside world is buzzing about it."

But there's something I must make clear to you: no matter how the management changes, Liverpool's goal has never changed: to win the title!

This is the first consensus I reached with the new management team, and it will be the core of all our work going forward.

He paused, his voice becoming more serious. "You are the core of the team's offense. We know better than anyone that the team cannot achieve its goals without your role on the front line. So no matter whether the coaching staff makes any adjustments, the idea of ​​building an offensive system around you will not change. We will not let off-field changes affect your rhythm on the field."

Gaio grunted in agreement.

Dunn continued, "At this stage, the priority is to ensure the team's competitive continuity. Whether it's supporting the training base or the coaching staff, everything will proceed as planned, including the signings!"

After a pause,
Dunn's voice became more serious, "I won't make the same mistake I did at Arsenal, and I won't miss out on the next 'Zidane'."

Dunn spoke very casually.

But Gaio knew that Dunn was treating his career in Liverpool as the last entrepreneurial venture of his life.

There were no ambitions that could be fulfilled at Arsenal.

He hopes to finish it in Liverpool!
His statement that he wouldn't miss out on the next Zidane was precisely because internal conflicts at Arsenal caused him to miss out on Zidane back then.

When Rioci was still Arsenal's manager, Dunne had already set his sights on signing Zidane.

Dunne, who was then a senior executive at Arsenal, was very keen to sign the French international who had been shining in Bordeaux.

According to media reports at the time, the two sides had already begun in-depth contact. Zidane was very interested because of Dunn's sincerity. The only thing missing was some details on the field, such as guarantees of playing time, before a contract could be signed.

however,
Rioci and the transfer department's sluggishness ultimately cost Arsenal the opportunity to sign a player.

It can't be said that this incident was entirely unfavorable to Arsenal.

A few months later, Dunn dismissed Rioch and hired Wenger due to disagreements and other reasons.

After Wenger took over, Zidane went to Juventus to report for duty, which was seen as a regret for the Gunners.

Many people think that Zidane would unleash even greater fighting power if he were to join Arsenal, given Wenger's familiarity with French football and admiration for Zidane.

Wenger later admitted that if he had arrived at Arsenal a few months earlier, he would have definitely tried to sign players like Zidane.

of course,

Ultimately, the professor still brought Arsenal many fellow Frenchmen such as Vieira, Garde, Anelka, Petit, and Grimandi during those transfer windows.

This achievement is unparalleled for Arsenal!
Dunn's regret was that he missed out on Zidane because of his struggle with Olic.

This time, the changes in Liverpool's management will not affect Dunn's determination.

That was also his purpose in seeking out Gaio.

Give Gaio plenty of confidence.

Tell Gaiola that no matter how the team changes, their goal remains the same: to win the championship!
"it is good!"

Gaio replied seriously.

Dunn could hear the seriousness in Gaio's voice, and laughed, "Alright, I won't disturb your rest. You have training tomorrow."

"You should get some rest too, David."

Just as he was about to hang up, Dunn suddenly added, "By the way, Young, that Chelsea midfielder, Kevin, I think he can come to the team in the winter transfer window. I've already had a deep conversation with that woman at Chelsea about Kevin's transfer, and Kevin himself is pushing for the transfer. He's very willing to come to Liverpool and partner with you."

"Haha, great!" Gaio laughed when he heard the news; this was the best news of the night.

the next day.

The mornings in Melwood are filled with the cool mist of the Mersey River.

But the usual pre-training hustle and bustle was gone.

As the players arrived, the usual banter and arm-in-arms banter was absent. Most of them simply nodded in greeting before heading to the locker room, where they chatted briefly about their respective World Cup qualifiers.

However, there was virtually no mention of what happened at the club.

Gerald glanced at Gaio a few times.

Gaio remained unmoved.

quickly,

Training begins.

When Rogers appeared on the sidelines, the silence on the training field deepened even further.

He was wearing a dark gray training uniform and holding a tactical board in his hand. In the past, he would always give each player a high-five ten minutes in advance, but today he just stood on the training field and waited for everyone to gather before calmly assigning tasks: "Today we will focus on practicing passing and cutting in the flanks and pay attention to positioning and connection."

There were no extra words, nor was there a single mention of the club, as if all the news and speculation outside the fence had been kept out.

The last training session of the morning was still a group sparring session.

When the teams were divided, Gaio was assigned to the Blue Team, partnering with Suarez.

In the first minute of the game, Henderson intercepted the ball in midfield and looked up as if to call for his teammates to make a run, but he changed his words to waving instead. In the past, he would always jokingly say "Don't mess up," but today he just gestured for Gaio to make a run into the flank.

Gaio understood immediately. As he cut inside along the right flank, he caught a glimpse of Rogers standing by the sideline, his brow furrowed as he took notes. Rogers was writing rapidly on the tactics board, as if he was focusing all his attention on the training.

The atmosphere on the training field relaxed a bit after the pace of the scrimmage picked up.

Gaião received a pass back from Suárez and sent a through ball into the penalty area. When Sterling ran onto it and slotted the ball into the net, Henderson couldn't help but shout "Beautiful!"

His voice carried a deliberate cheerfulness, as if to dispel the dullness on the sidelines.

Suarez ran over and patted Gaio on the back, laughing and saying, "If that pass had been half a second later, he would have been offside."

During a break in training, as Gaio was rehydrating, he unscrewed his water bottle and overheard staff members whispering to each other on the sidelines. They were saying things like, "The new management is coming to the base tomorrow," and they were speaking in hushed tones, as if afraid the players would hear them.

He didn't turn his head, but tilted his head back to take a sip of water, his gaze falling on the slogan in the distance—You'll never walk alone.

The red background and white lettering were faintly visible in the fog.

It's like a silent reminder that no matter what happens off the field, the goal on this lawn has never changed.

By the time the training session ended, the fog had dissipated.

As the players packed up their things, they occasionally chatted quietly, and the conversation revolved entirely around training details.

"We need to practice that defensive positioning from earlier."

"Come early tomorrow for extra shooting practice."

Gaio stuffed his training clothes into his bag and passed by Rogers. Just then, the coach looked up, nodded at him, and didn't say anything.

This atmosphere lasted for two or three days in Liverpool.

Before the away game against Newcastle, Rodgers was inevitably grilled by reporters, who asked him, "There are recent reports that Liverpool's new management is evaluating the coaching staff and has even contacted potential successors. What are your thoughts on your future at the club?"

Rodgers, perhaps already mentally prepared, replied, "I understand the outside world's attention to the club's changes, the management reshuffle at the top, these will certainly spark speculation. But for me, the only thing important right now is tomorrow's game against Newcastle United, helping the team get three points, not discussing the future."

As a coach, my responsibility is to focus on the game, not to be influenced by rumors.

Another reporter followed up with, "But the new management has not publicly expressed their support for you, and David Dunn's previous remarks have been interpreted as leaving open the possibility of changing managers. Do you feel that you have lost the club's trust?"

Rogers shook his head and said, "Trust is never proven by public statements, but by performance on the field and dedication in training. I have had two brief conversations with the new management, and the core topic has always been how to help the team improve. They care about the team's tactical system and the development of young players. I have also given a detailed report on the recent training plan and preparation strategy. As for the final decision, that is the management's responsibility. I will respect any decision, but until then, I will do what a coach should do, just like every day before."

As captain, Gerrard naturally said that the team would not change its goals because of any changes; Liverpool's goal is always to win!
Fans are thoroughly fed up with the team's recent turmoil.

but,

This is precisely why they are very anxious about the upcoming matches, as they are worried that something might happen to the team.

Therefore,
Underneath Rogers' interview, many people commented, offering a variety of opinions.

"Stability is the most important thing! Just because the management has changed, they want to fire the coach? Isn't that too hasty?"

"The ticket scalping scandal is the fault of the higher-ups, what does it have to do with the coach?"
Rodgers has led the team to the top two spots this season, yet they are still being questioned?
I really don't understand some people. They praise the coach when the team wins, but call for his dismissal at the slightest instability. Can't they have a little more patience?

Stop washing!

Rogers' tactics have long been stagnant, relying solely on Gaio's occasional bursts of brilliance. If this isn't the coach's problem, whose is it?
The new management needs a change of approach, and they should get a more driven coach, like Conte. Maybe then they can challenge for the Premier League title!

"At today's press conference, he said he respected the management's decision, but frankly, that just means he lacks confidence!"

All the senior executives who previously supported him have left. The new owner is from Saudi Arabia, and he definitely wants a coach with more prestige.

"It's too early to say whether he'll stay or leave. The new management hasn't made a formal statement yet, and Rodgers hasn't said he'll resign. Let's see how he fares in the next three games. If he wins two of them, he'll likely stay; if he loses them all, then changing coaches is normal. Results are what really matter."

"Who the coach is doesn't matter, what matters is that the team can win!"

The rumors of his dismissal are hurting the players the most, who are now afraid to speak much during training.

Regardless of whether Rodgers stays or leaves, the management should give a definite answer soon to prevent the players from being distracted; the upcoming games are crucial!

Therefore,
Fans are really looking forward to the match against Newcastle United.

however,
On the second day of the match, Liverpool delivered a crushing blow to their fans in the first half!
Skrtel thwarted a one-on-one chance by the opposing striker Remy outside the penalty area, resulting in a straight red card!

Liverpool were forced to play with ten men.

After a hard-fought 0-0 first half, less than five minutes into the second half, Ben Arfa's cross was headed in by Gouvergne to give Newcastle the lead!

Ten minutes later, Gaio launched a counterattack and equalized the score.

After that, the two sides continued to engage in a tug-of-war.

It seemed like it would be another draw, but in the 88th minute, Moussa Sissoko delivered a through ball, and Remy scored one-on-one!

Liverpool ultimately lost 1-2 to Newcastle, suffering their first league defeat of the season, while Newcastle secured their second consecutive league win.

This match instantly put Liverpool in the spotlight!
Based on Liverpool news during this period.

It's incredibly popular!

Liverpool's 10-man defeat at Newcastle: The shadow of high-level turmoil behind the red card and the last-minute goal

A last-minute winner! Liverpool's first defeat of the season stuns Rodgers, causing the odds of him changing managers to plummet to 2/1.

Tactical rigidity coupled with a management vacuum: Liverpool's collapse was foreshadowed.

Countless news stories followed.

Many prominent figures have also spoken out.

Of course.

Even if Liverpool loses.

Despite such a huge amount of news coverage, England is still not the most talked-about country!

Guess who's trending the most?

Of course it's Manchester United, the Premier League champions!
Because Manchester United also lost tonight!
It's still on their home turf.

For a time, both managers of the Manchester derby became hot candidates for dismissal in the Premier League!
Arsenal and Chelsea both won their home games 4-1.

However, Manchester United, playing at Old Trafford, conceded a goal in the final moments, turning what seemed like three points into one.

It even mirrors the storyline of Liverpool.

I thought we could draw, but we were defeated in the final moments!

Liverpool at least had a red card, while Manchester United had their entire squad, especially at home.

A tweet went viral after the match, with a fan writing a joke: "In the post-match interview, Moyes said that the fans all support him! The fans who support Moyes are Liverpool fans, Chelsea fans, Arsenal fans, Manchester City fans, and Tottenham fans."

In fact, there are still Manchester United fans who support Moyes, and they make up a significant portion of the population.

Some fans commented, "Moyes made a mistake in his substitutions today, but it would be fairer to make a final judgment after a season. He needs time, and patience is key for the current Manchester United team. Anyone who takes over the reins from Ferguson will encounter difficulties, and Moyes is no exception."

but,

Manchester United had only drawn twice before in the Premier League against Southampton, and the last time they failed to beat the Saints at home was back in the 99/00 season.

Manchester United legend Willie Morgan was quite blunt about Moyes in his autobiography: "He was by no means my first choice, and I was surprised that he was able to become the manager of Manchester United."

He managed Everton for 10 years, keeping the team, which had limited resources, at a mid-table level, which earned him widespread recognition.

But in my opinion, his failure to revive Everton is already a failure.

Frankly, I don't know how much impact Moyes can have on Manchester United.

Manchester United not only need to win, but they need to win beautifully and play attractive football. Only time will tell whether appointing Moyes was the right decision.

Since taking over this summer, Moyes' performance as manager has been far from ideal, both in terms of team results and his authority in the dressing room.

He has not yet achieved a winning streak in the league, and has only scored 4 goals in his first 4 home games.

After eight rounds, they are in the middle of the table, eight points behind league leaders Arsenal, and have the worst defense among the top nine teams.

When results are poor, any discord within the team will be amplified.

Both Rooney and Van Persie have publicly stated that Moyes' high-intensity training is prone to causing injuries, while Vidic, Fabio, Hernandez and Kagawa have considered leaving Manchester United to join other clubs.

Manchester United's turmoil is no less than Liverpool's!

at the same time.

Jürgen Klopp, far away at the Blakel training center in Dortmund, Germany, is browsing through these football news articles from England.

Jingle Bell.

The phone rings.

When Klopp answered the call, he heard Michael Zorc's familiar voice.

"No, Jürgen, you can't abandon Dortmund!"

(End of this chapter)