The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 28 Our goal is still the double crown

Bastia held a pre-match press conference that afternoon.

Regarding this game, Hajibegic was extremely humble, "We are facing one of the best teams in Ligue 1. They won the French Cup and the Ligue 1 title last season."

"Facing such an opponent, all we can do is to try our best to show ourselves in front of our home fans and not lose too badly."

"As for the results, I think everyone has expectations in their hearts."

"Gaio has shown his ability, but he is still very young and we must use him with caution. Hazard has proven himself to be the best striker in Ligue 1 and our defense will be under great pressure in this game."

If Geo didn't know Hagibegic's true thoughts, he would really think that the team was going to give up the game.

But the fact is, Hagibegic had a private talk with him on offense, and as for defense, in the team's talk before the game, he repeatedly reminded him to lose fewer balls and not lose any balls!
Bastia fans had already started looking forward to this game the day before the match.

What they are looking forward to is the match between their team and the Ligue 1 team, not the result.

At the press conference, Hajibegic announced the long list.

Bertrand, the owner of Sunset Cafe, even put up a big billboard at the door!
"During the match between Bastia and Lille, if Gaio scores a goal, all drinks will be discounted!

Get a 10% discount!
Get two and get 20% off!
And so on, the highest is free of charge for the whole meal! ! ”

One fan laughed and said, "Bertrand, aren't you afraid that Gaio will have five children and make you lose all your money?"

Bertrand, a familiar figure among many of the fans, laughed and said, "Five players? How can that be possible? It would be best if I could get free meals for the entire match!! If that's the case, one day wouldn't be enough, I'll just give you guys free meals for a week!"

Haha!

Everyone laughed.

At the same time as Bastia held a pre-match press conference, Lille also held a pre-match press conference.

Rudi Garcia was in attendance with Hazard.

The reporters started by saying that Bastia eliminated Valenciennes in the last round, and whether Lille could avenge its neighbor.

Lille and Valenciennes are both located in the Nord department in northern France, with Lille being the departmental capital and Valenciennes being the sub-departmental capital.

Rudi Garcia replied: "We will try our best to get victory back from Corsica. Our goal has not changed, it is still the double championship."

Last season, Rudi Garcia brought Lille their first league title in over 50 years, a trophy they won convincingly, finishing eight points ahead of second place.

This made Lille fans celebrate for a long time. After all, Lille had only won one league championship trophy before, and that was in the distant year of 1954.

Lille was formed in 1944 by the merger of Olympique de Liloire and Club Sportif des Feys. If both teams are counted, Lille has only three top-flight titles.

After Rudi Garcia's words were reported by the media, Lille fans were actually not that confident.

Last season's historic double championship made many European giants begin to pay attention to the talents and unsung heroes within Lille.

For a team like Lille, it is difficult for them to keep all these players. After the loss of talent, it will be difficult for Lille to repeat the success of that season.

Their struggles in the league this season and their early exits from the Champions League and French League Cup have all indicated that it will be difficult for them to return to their dominance of last season.

Last season's super stars Cabaye, Gervinho and Moussa Sow have all left the team.

Of the three strikers, only Hazard is left.

Regarding Bastia's currently popular Gaio, Rudi Garcia said, "After I saw Eden, there is no talent in my eyes anymore."

Hazard, who was standing next to him, felt a little embarrassed when he heard what the head coach said.

When he was interviewed, he also added, "We will do our best to continue the glory of the team last season."

Lille won the double last season and is naturally very popular in the French media.

Bastia also took advantage of the popularity.

Because many reporters were indeed surprised after seeing Gaio's data in Bastia's roster.

Combined with Gaio's experience, this is very dramatic.

Before the game even started, Gaio's name became known to more fans in France.

On the day of the match, February 9th, Ilion got up early in the morning. He had already arrived in Bastia yesterday. This match was very interesting for Chelsea.

Their former legendary No. 10 player, Joe Cole, will basically appear in Lille's starting lineup in this game.

And they are going to introduce the Belgian genius Eden Hazard this summer.

There is also Gaio from Bastia, who is also a talented young man that Chelsea once had high hopes for.

Legend, future, outcast.
This match on the French island of Corsica was full of unexpected Chelsea elements.

During breakfast, the assistant told Ilion, "Leonardo, Juventus's head of scouting in France, wants to contact you. He wants to learn more about Gaio."

"Juventus?"

"Well, maybe because we once traded him to Chelsea, they think we know Gaio better."

Ilion remained silent.

He is very happy that Gaio is now being noticed by many teams, but he also feels a little lonely sometimes. He was the first to bring Gaio to a higher platform, but he did not see the best of Gaio.

Juventus? That might be a good place to go.

Ilion said, "Then reply and make an appointment for tomorrow. He will definitely come to watch the game tonight."

"Row."

Five o'clock in the afternoon.

There are still two hours until the game starts.

Tens of thousands of Bastia fans had already gathered around the Armand Cesari Stadium, wearing blue jerseys and cheering loudly.

Singing cheering songs.

"fighting!"

"Bastia!!"

Some Lille fans who came to the scene felt a little scared. They always knew that the Corsican team played tough style, and this game might not be so easy.

Bastia training base.

Hagibegic gave the final team mobilization.

"Bastia, don't be a coward! So what if we won the double?! We're at the Cesari Stadium, our home ground!"

“Fight to the end!”

"Even if we lose, we must show our courage and lose standing up!"

to the end.

Hajibegich shouted, "Fight!"

The players roared, "Bastia!!"

"set off!"

The players got on the bus one after another.

Gaio and Rothen sat together.

Rothen turned his head and said to Gaio, "The team's offense depends on you."