The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 205 The Bastia Miracle: Just 2 Points Away
Honestly, Hagi Begic thinks Bastia's current roster is already pretty good.

He had never fought such a rich war before.

Why does Haji Begic always habitually talk about avoiding relegation in every interview?

Because this was the norm for his previous work.

The teams he coached were all relegation-threatened teams.

Others hire him for the same job.

He glanced at the list briefly. "These are mostly names from the Dutch Eredivisie?"

Chatham nodded. "After all, many players won't consider our Ligue 1."

Those who come to Ligue 1 are either young players who want to use us as a springboard, or veterans who can't play in the top four leagues.

So take a good look.

ASAP.

If you have any ideas, discuss them with me, and we can get in touch in advance.

Hajibegich nodded.

Subsequently,

Chatham said to him, "Let me tell you the truth. After two consecutive wins in the Europa League, Jerónimos is really going all out this time. They've found someone to pull some strings and use Gaio's new contract extension to get a loan."

However, I don't know exactly how much money that is; Jerónimi didn't say. He only said that more could be spent on the defense and goalkeeper positions, and less on the midfield and attack.

Haji Begitch seemed somewhat surprised.

Chatham waved his hand, "I know what you're surprised about. Don't ask where this money came from. If you're determined to get things done, there's always a way."

Anyway,

"You find the players you want first, and I'll make contact with them. I'll also report to Jerónimi. Don't worry about anything else; just focus on leading the team."

"it is good!"

Hagi Bejic understands that the team currently looks like it's in full bloom and on fire.

In reality, the team is extremely fragile, and its finances have been leveraged to the extreme.

Gai and others are unaware of the current situation of the team.

They are immersed in training every day.

In a laid-back little town like Bastia, time actually moves very slowly.

After dinner in the afternoon,
Gaibo will run to the beach with De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Kanté.

Watching the sun sink below the horizon.

Ah!
At times like this, Lukaku would yell loudly, and with his physique, he looked exactly like a villain from a video game.

This time,
Rothen suddenly said, "I might go crazy with you guys for a while and then retire, maybe next year."

Upon hearing this news...

Gaio wasn't too surprised; normally, he would have retired next year due to injuries and psychological issues.

Before joining Bastia, he had already taken a year off and was in a semi-retired state.

Lukaku patted Rothen on the shoulder, "Hey bro, you're in such good form, it's such a shame to retire now. Why not give it your all for another season or two?"

Rothen shook his head. "Bastia will be my last team."

He looked at everyone, smiled, and said with a carefree expression, "To be able to chase championships at the end of my career is already a pleasant surprise for me."

of course,

Most importantly, I thank God that I met you all.

Everyone tried to persuade them to stay.

As Rothen gazed at the setting sun in the distance, he sighed, "I too will fall like the setting sun."

Rothen stood there, his fingertips tracing the team emblem on his training uniform.

The sea breeze, carrying the salty tang of the Mediterranean, crashes in with the waves.

Gaio walked over to him, put his hand on his shoulder, and said, "Although the sun will set, the most beautiful moment is before it sets."

Rothen turned to look at Gaio and laughed, "Gaio, sometimes I really feel like you're not eighteen, otherwise, you'd be too monstrous, but it seems that you really are monstrous."

Then, their low spirits suddenly lifted. "Yes, although it may fall, now is the most beautiful time!" The others also gathered around.

De Bruyne said, "Let's win a championship."

"it is good."

"To be honest, I haven't won a European trophy in my professional career."

"As if anyone can say that."

"This is our first time."

Seven people stood in a row, watching the sunset completely disappear below the horizon.

After taking a deep breath, Rothen, still looking at the sea, said:
"I played in Ligue 2 at 19 and became the top assist provider in Ligue 1 at 25. At that time, I thought I was walking on the Milky Way."

But do you know what?

Talent is the most poisonous mead; it lets you taste the sweetness of the peak early, then lets you watch helplessly as you fall off the cliff.

no answer.

Everyone was quiet, with only the sea breeze and the gentle waves.

"The lights of Paris will devour talent. I got lost there, I searched there, I became irritable, I lost the joy of football."

He sighed.
"But this damn football—"

His voice rose, "Let me meet you all! Let's treat this as our last season and fight it out!"

Night fell quickly.

The Mediterranean tide is rising, and the roar of the waves crashing against the rocks can be faintly heard.

Oh my~~
The waves crashed against the rocks, startling seabirds into flight.

Flocks of birds swept across the faint horizon.

As the wings fluttered, faint sounds of "champion" and "victory" could be heard following.
10 month 9 number.

Thesari Stadium, 8 p.m.

Bastia will host fellow newly promoted Troyes in the eighth round of the league.

Bastia, fielding their strongest lineup, unsurprisingly led 3-0 at halftime.

Gaião scored one goal and provided one assist, De Bruyne provided two assists, and Lukaku scored twice.

They basically won the game.

Commentators have said that Troyes is more in line with people's expectations of a newly promoted team than Bastia. After seven rounds of the league, they have only managed to get 2 points and are ranked last.

but,

After Hagibergic substituted Gaio and De Bruyne in the 70th minute, Troyes capitalized on a counter-attack, taking advantage of a mistake by Bastia's defense.

A one-on-one goal,

He drew a foul from Joplin in the penalty area and scored a penalty.

Fortunately, Bastia ultimately secured a 3-2 victory at home without any major incident.

After the game.

The TF1 commentator remarked, "In the key Ligue 1 match that ended earlier tonight, the Derby d'Italia between Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain ended in a 2-2 draw."

With Bastia's victory, they are now only two points behind league leaders Marseille!
After eight rounds of league play, they are just two points away from topping the table and creating the Bastia miracle!!

"but--"

After praising them, the TF1 commentator changed his tone, saying, "Bastia's current lineup has serious weaknesses. Their defense is much weaker than their offense. The two goals they conceded were due to mistakes in the back line."

In addition, Bastia's bench depth is too shallow. As you can see, when Gaio and De Bruyne are off the field, Rothen alone is simply unable to maintain control of the midfield.

Both the substitutes, Elan and Vincent, have been tested, and they haven't been able to withstand the intensity of Ligue 1.

If Bastia wants to avoid falling behind in the second half of the season and maintain their current momentum, they need to strengthen the team in the winter transfer window. However, given Bastia's financial situation, it seems difficult to make any further adjustments.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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After eight rounds of Ligue 1, the points standings are as follows:

(End of this chapter)