The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 131 Chaos and Hope; Butterflies Can't Fly Across the Ocean

Substitute Nasri.

Substitute for young Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Matuidi.

This substitution decision not only confused the fans, but also the commentators.

Even Nasri himself was confused.

He showed the same puzzled expression as Ben Arfa who was substituted earlier, and confirmed again and again that his number 11 was on the substitution card.

I got angry instantly.

He is the absolute core of the French team, why should he be replaced?!
Nasri didn't want to leave the field.

He looked at the bench and wanted to communicate with Blanco.

But Blanco didn't even look at him.

Blanco put his arm around Matuidi's shoulders and gave him instructions. "When you come on the pitch, make more forward runs to support Gaio, cooperate with him more, focus on the right side, and pass the ball when there's a chance on the left. If there aren't many good opportunities and you don't know what to do, give the ball to Gaio to break through and create space for you. Remember to run more."

"Ok!"

Matuidi was extremely surprised by this opportunity to play. He originally thought that with Nasri and Ben Arfa in the midfield, he would not have a chance to play in this European Cup.

who knows,
Now that these two people have been taken down, it is my chance.

Nasri walked to the sidelines helplessly under the gaze of all the fans. He didn't understand how Blanco had the courage to replace him.

He is the core midfielder of the Premier League champion!

He is the core of the French team's midfield!
Even the broadcast commentators around the world were a little surprised that Nasri was substituted.

"Nasri is the most creative player in France's midfield. What is Blanc's purpose in making this adjustment?"

"Maybe France will start to dictate the tempo? They're in the lead now."

However, there were no surprises for French legends such as Zidane.

Everyone knows the problems of the French team.

But at least two people need to stand up: one is the core of the French team who can carry the entire team; the other is someone who is willing to overcome all objections and take down the cancer and face the overwhelming public opinion.

right now,

The French team has it all.

But this is also a gamble. Zidane couldn't help but look at Gaio, hoping that this young man could withstand the pressure.

If you want to become a top superstar, talent and hard work are not enough, you also need top-notch willpower and psychological quality.

Many talented players become mediocre under pressure.

This is true for Gourcuff and also for Barcelona's Bojan.

Too much exposure and too much expectation will crush a genius.

Where's Gaio?
Bang!
After leaving the field, Nasri did not communicate with Blanco at all, kicked the water bottle on the sidelines away, and did not even go to the bench.

Instead, he went straight to the locker room.

Back to the locker room.

Nasri directly overturned the table and vented his anger madly!

He was substituted after 50 minutes.

This is simply a public humiliation for him!

"Merde! Don't even think about making me play football for you anymore!"

Simultaneously.

An idea was brewing in Nasri's mind - strike. The French team in 2010 had already come once, and he wanted to follow the example of his predecessors.

at the same time.

The game at the Donbass Stadium continued. On the French team's bench, the players' minds were already a little distracted. Everyone knew what Blanco's intention was this time.

It is very likely that just like signing Ben Arfa, Nasri will be abandoned.

Benzema had a gloomy face.

Ben Arfa and Nasri were taken off one after another, and he was actually the most unhappy one. At least these two were taken off after they came on the court, but he was directly thrown to the bench!
What right does Blanco have?

As Nasri was substituted, Benzema could no longer bear it.

But he has never been the kind of person who would openly provoke a conflict, and he always does things covertly.

He firmly believed that Nasri would not be able to hold back his outburst.

He just needs to be the one who agrees.

The French team is undercurrent.

Blanco remained unmoved, he stood proudly on the sidelines. Perhaps many people, seeing him wearing glasses, had already forgotten the omnipotent iron-blooded central defender of the past!

The title of "President" has long been engraved in France's golden age - the golden goal that defeated Paraguay in the 1998 World Cup, the kiss on Barthez's bald head in the 2000 European Cup final, and the decisive momentum.
Today's crazy behavior may make people remember this French legend little by little.

He just stood on the sidelines with his head held high.

The cameraman on the sidelines was pointed at him. In the lens were some messy hair and a pair of falcon-like eyes under dull black-framed glasses.

As far as his eyes can see.

It was Gaio holding the ball.

As the camera gradually shifts focus to Blanco's figure, his gaze coincides with the camera's focus.

The "President" used his last bit of authority in the national team to lift up a true French genius for the French team -

"Geo!"

While Giroud was holding the opponent, he knocked the ball back to Gaio and yelled.

Bang!
Gaio received the ball, shook it, pretended to break through and passed the ball to the area where Giroud was advancing.

Giroud hit the ball hard with his head.

Piatov stretched his body with all his strength and barely lifted the ball over the crossbar.

Corner kick for France.

"It's alive! Giroud's two headers were much better than the situation in the first half where he could only fight with the opponent's central defender. I thought that after Nasri left the field, the French team's creativity would be weakened.

But at the moment, Ukraine's comprehensive defensive tactics have allowed Gaio's ability to be fully demonstrated. In terms of ball handling ability in a small area, Gaio is clearly the best player in the French team! "

The TF1 commentator continued, "I think France's goal won't be too far away."

On the field.

The players prepare for a corner kick.

Blanco's assistant coach came over and whispered to him, "Nasri threatened to strike."

The teaching assistant's eyes were filled with worry.

Blanco waved his hand. "Whoever doesn't want to fight can just go home. Don't worry about them. Let's win this match first, then we can do anything else."

"Ah."

Bang!
France takes a corner kick.

There was chaos in the penalty area, and the ball was headed by Shevchenko who was returning to defense and cleared outside the penalty area.

After Matuidi got the ball, he looked at the crowd near the penalty area and didn't know what to do for a moment.

In an instant, he thought of Blanco's instructions -

There were no good chances, I didn't know what to do, so I gave the ball to Gaio.
At this moment, Gaio retreated to the right.

Matuidi made a pass.

Gaio received the ball again. Konoplyanka and Voronin were staring at him on the left and right, and behind them were Serin and Khacheridi ready to provide backup defense at any time.

The few times Gaio tried to break through tortured them badly.

After the heavy rain, the ground was slippery.

They didn't know why Gaio was still able to maintain control of the football and continue to bring the ball out even after slipping several times.

Now when they see Gaio with the ball, they feel nervous.

Gaio held the ball and took a look at the situation.

He didn't speed up, but just gently flicked the ball with his right foot and stared at the opponent's defensive position.

This is a psychological confrontation between forwards and defenders.

It depends on who can't help it first.

Konoplyanka felt that there were people defending, so he couldn't help but took two steps forward and tried to press Gaio.

But Gaio suddenly gained speed.

He pushed the ball to the outside with his right foot, and then immediately rushed straight to the bottom line from the sideline.

When Konoplyanka turned around to catch up with Gaio, he was already a beat too late.

The impression that Gaio has given to the outside world has never been that of a speed player.

But in such a small distance on the right side of the penalty area, he has no disadvantage.

Left-back Serin immediately came over to defend.

Post Gaio.

He wanted to push Gaio all the way to the bottom line and not give him any chance to pass the ball.

now.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the right side of the Ukrainian penalty area.

This is a performance by a genius.

As Gaio rushed straight to the bottom line, he found the right moment and pushed the ball to the outside with his left foot, and the football passed through between Serin's legs.

Then Gaio stopped abruptly and turned inside, using his hand to push Serin for leverage.

How could this young full-back who plays for the Ukrainian Super League team Poltava Vorskla keep up with Gaio's pace?

When he turned around, Gaio had already rushed into the penalty area.

Fortunately, his teammates Khacheridi and Voronin had already made up for the defense, and Gaio did not continue to move sideways, but continued to rush towards the gap at the baseline.

Hacheridi rushed up immediately to block Gaio's position.

However, the next moment.

Wow! ! !
All the Ukrainian fans in the stadium couldn't help but exclaim!
"Fried meatballs! Oh my god! Gyo!"

Accompanied by exclamations from the commentator.

Gaio made a fried meatball and dribbled the ball past the basket near the baseline.

Seeing that the situation was not right, Voronin made a flying tackle.

Simultaneously,

Goalkeeper Piatov blocked the near corner.

At this moment, fans from both sides couldn't help but hold their breath.

Gaio's every move attracted their full attention.

Bang!
Gaio made an inverted triangle pass with the outside of his left foot!
Most of the players in the penalty area focused their defensive attention on Gaio. When Giroud made a forward run, only another central defender, Mekhalyuk, followed him.

Giroud has good confrontation ability, at least he has a suppressing advantage over Mekhaliuk.

Gaio passed the ball with an inverted triangle.

Piatov immediately turned and looked towards the small penalty area.

Bang!
Giroud turned sideways and volleyed the ball into the net!

The French team scored! In the 69th minute, 2-0!

This was almost the winning goal!
Giroud fell to the ground after shooting, and when he saw the ball enter the net, he excitedly rushed up. This was his first goal in an official match for the French national team! !

At the age of 25, he finally realized his dream of joining the national team!

Giroud's eyes were a little moist at this moment.

He felt a surge of emotion in his chest, with nowhere to vent it, so he rushed towards Gaio, roaring madly.

Only a crazy roar could release the emotions in his heart.

Giroud and Gaio hugged each other tightly, and Giroud wiped his face, not knowing whether it was sweat, rain or tears.

Too excited to speak.

Behind them, more and more teammates rushed up and hugged them.

French fans celebrated wildly.

Shouting at the players.

With a two-goal lead, they can basically be sure to qualify as the first in the group against an opponent like Ukraine, which is not a strong team.

When the broadcast camera was focused on Giroud and Gaio, it quickly turned to a woman in the stands.

Jennifer.

She was already in tears. Having been with Giroud since she was a teenager, she knew how long Giroud had waited for this day and how much effort he had put in.

this moment,
She is proud of her husband.

"Giroud!! Montpellier's title-winning striker this season, Ligue 1's top scorer! At this moment, he's proven his ability!" TF1 shouted. "Don't take the Ligue 1 top scorer for granted! And of course, there's Gaio, who once again demonstrated his explosive wing ability."

"pretty!!"

Blanco on the sidelines shouted excitedly and hugged his assistant coaches.

Giroud and Gaio.

There is also Matuidi who can create space. These are all useful players for the French team in the future.

Their performance made Blanco more determined in his decision.

French team,
Perhaps the next few days will be the focus of public opinion. After the Dutch team returns home, the French team will have a big internal conflict.

But is it important?

Blanco feels it is worth it to exchange the sorrow of one generation for the future!
Not far from Blanco.

Blokhin sat dejectedly on the coaching bench, looking at Shevchenko who was struggling alone. He wished he was thirty years younger so that he could fight alongside Shevchenko.

unfortunately,

Time passes slowly and never stops or reverses for anyone.

Blokhin shook his head.

Trailing Ukraine by two goals, things are tough.

At the same time, the Italian, Spanish and English teams who were watching the broadcast had basically determined who their opponents would be in the knockout stage.

The respective coaching teams began to prepare tactical arrangements.

Italy vs France;

Spain vs England.

"Putain! Merde!" Nasri watched the TV broadcast in the locker room and the celebration of Giroud and others, feeling extremely depressed.

They score after he's been publicly humiliated?
What does it mean? !

Nasri felt isolated by the team and they never regarded him as the core.

In an instant, more and more thoughts came to mind.

Bang!
He smashed the stool directly onto the TV screen.

The staff who heard the noise ran in and were stunned when they saw the mess in the locker room.

Quickly persuade Nasri to leave, and then report to the superiors urgently to see how to deal with it.

The staff were so angry they gritted their teeth. This is someone else's stadium, why are they looking for trouble?! More compensation is needed. The key is that if the media reports this, won't the French team be ridiculed to death?

Legueira looked at the court.

Soon, reports were received from relevant personnel stating that Blanco's substitution had caused some bad consequences.

Legueira has always been on the side of the head coach.

Even if Blanco is about to leave office.

But there is no reason for a player to stand above the head coach, not to mention that he has already placed the candidates for the next head coach of the French team between Didier Deschamps and Zidane.

These two people are Blanco's friends.

If I don't stand up for them, these two people probably won't take over this mess.

So he will definitely take serious action.

but,

Legueira looked at Gaio, Giroud, Matuidi and others on the field, now that the French team already has a future.

Then,

It would be better to let those people get even crazier - to destroy them, you must first make them crazy.

It’s time for the French team to undergo a radical rehabilitative treatment!

Legueira sighed, feeling a little sorry for Blanc, who had become the biggest victim in this round of French renewal.

Wow!

Just when Legere was thinking about how to completely deal with the problem of "tradition of internal strife" in the French team.

The fans in the stands of Donbass burst into exclamations.

Ukrainian fans held their heads in disbelief.

Many fans also shouted, "No, this is not a penalty!!"

On the field.

Gaio fell to the ground.

He broke through on the right and just as he entered the penalty area, he was knocked down by a flying tackle from Serin.

With his ability to hold the ball, no one can poke the ball away while it is still at his feet.

Only fouls.

Kupers blew the whistle firmly and pointed to the penalty spot.

Shevchenko came up and complained to Kulpes, "Is it possible that this ball happened outside the penalty area? I suggest you take a closer look. I admit that this is a foul, but I don't think it was inside the penalty area."

Kuppers shook his head. "The linesman and I saw it clearly. Gaio had already entered the penalty area. The foul took place inside the penalty area."

The Ukrainian players also want to appeal.

Kuppers was firm. “Your appeal also counts as time. You are wasting your own opportunity.”

Shevchenko knew the result was difficult to change.

He pushed his teammates away and said, "Trust Piatov, defend well, there is still a chance!"

just,

He looked up at the newly installed screen on the field, on which the time was constantly moving towards 90 minutes.

85: 01, 02, 03
Does Ukraine really still have a chance?

Are these the last less than ten minutes of his career?
Shevchenko was a little dazed for a moment.

Scenes from the past came to his mind, and after tonight, he will bid farewell to the court completely.

Difficult to appease.

It's so hard to accept!!
drop! !

The referee's whistle brought him back to his senses.

Ribery took the penalty.

Run-up, shot, celebration
Piatov failed to save Ribery's penalty.

Ribery rushed to the sidelines, hugged his teammates, and also hugged Gaio tightly.

He thought Gaio's performance in this game was perfect.

One goal, one assist, and a penalty.

Ribery didn't know how long his French national team career would last, but at this moment, he finally felt that he could let go.

There are successors.

When his teammates were in despair, Shevchenko rushed into the goal, took out the football, and shouted at his teammates to kick off as soon as possible.

He wants to try again!
Give it another try!
just,

A butterfly cannot fly across the ocean, and a nuclear warhead cannot withstand the passage of time.

In the 2006 Champions League semi-final, Milan fans in the south stand of San Siro set the entire stadium on fire with fireworks. The blond figure in the smoke scored Barcelona's third goal, like a knife piercing the red and blue defense.

At that time, Sheva was a flame tempered in the cold wind of Eastern Europe, and the most efficient and elegant killer on the Apennine Peninsula.

The red and black are the best memories left to the fans.

now,

His first European Cup was also his last.

Ninety minutes passed.

When he couldn't break through Mex's defense, when he stumbled when receiving the ball, and when he shot the ball with all his might, it was caught lightly by Lori.

Football fans all over the world were shocked to realize that the bullet of time had finally hit the speeding No. 7.

drop!
Kuipers blew the final whistle.

The whole audience was filled with excited cheers from the French.

And that number seven.

He raised his head sadly and scanned the court again and again. This was his youth, and it was also the youth of many people.

He tried hard not to let the tears flow.

Milan fans may at some point in time flip through the yellowed edition of Gazzetta dello Sport.

The headline also printed his raised eyebrows when he won the Golden Ball in 2004.

suddenly,
Applause broke out at the Donbass Arena.

The Ukrainian fans had tears in their eyes but smiles on their faces and applauded vigorously.

French fans also know that this is Shevchenko's swan song for the national team.

Resist the cheers.

Also give applause to Shevchenko.

this moment,
The focus of the game was on Shevchenko.

applause,

It's not about crowning a legend.

It is a collective farewell to that red and black era.

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