I'm 198cm tall. Are you giving me a Maradona template?

Chapter 81 82: I don’t know how I will lose [th update]

Because of the draw in the league, the day off after each game was cancelled.

At the training ground.

Jardim solemnly warned all Monaco players.

At this point in time, losing points in any game would have disastrous consequences.

"Three games, nine points. Only by getting these nine points can we secure the French Ligue 1 title!"

It's now time for all Monaco players to grit their teeth and win the last three games.

then.

The team travelled to Spain to take on Athletic Bilbao at the new San Mamés Stadium.

Athletic Bilbao is a team with a rather special tradition.

They only use players of Basque descent.

Before 2008, there weren't even any ads on their jerseys.

This is a team that has never been relegated in La Liga - the only other La Liga clubs that have this honor, besides Athletic Bilbao, are the two giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The Basque Lions' fighting power at home should not be underestimated.

Also.

Monaco had just played a game with all their main players 48 hours ago.

There will definitely be rotation in this game.

The result is.

Monaco, playing with a rotated lineup, lost cleanly 0-2 away from home.

This result somewhat disappointed the French media.

They had originally hoped that Monaco could reach the Europa League final and earn more European points for the French Ligue 1.

As a result, the current score basically means that Monaco will be eliminated from the Europa League - no one thinks that Monaco can turn the tables at home after losing two goals away from home and failing to score an away goal.

However, the local media in Monaco did not feel too sorry about this.

".For Monaco, the most important thing is to secure the league. It is a pity to be eliminated in the semi-finals of the Europa League, but Monaco's lineup is indeed difficult to support them in fighting on two fronts. Winning the last three games in the league and allowing the team to win the French Ligue 1 championship again is the most important thing."

The team returned from Spain.

A crucial match is about to begin.

The 36th round of French Ligue 1.

Monaco will face Guingamp at home.

Monaco, who lost in Spain, played with all their main players in this game.

Thanks to Yangguang's goal, the team defeated Guingamp 1-0 at home.

Monaco has now reached a bottleneck period.

The continuous two-front battle, coupled with the fatigue accumulated throughout the season, put the players under tremendous physical and mental stress.

After the game, the team's midfield core B 席 suffered a strain due to muscle fatigue, which means he may be absent for at least two weeks - if he is lucky, he may be able to catch up with the last round, the team's crucial away challenge against Lyon.

And after this round of league ends.

Next up is the second round of the Europa League semi-final.

The team faced Athletic Bilbao at home.

Because of the 0-2 loss away from home, almost everyone thought that Monaco would send out a substitute lineup in this game to prioritize the physical fitness of the team's main players.

Yalding indeed thought so.

He also arranged it this way during training.

but
But the Sunshine does not want to give up the Europa League just like that.

He finally reached the semi-finals and could enter the finals with just a little effort, but he was unwilling to give up.

If it is an ordinary player, since the head coach has already made the decision, there is nothing he can do even if he is unwilling, after all, it is the coach's right to choose the starting players.

But Sunshine decided to talk to Yalding.

"You want to start in the Europa League?"

In his office, Yalding was a little stunned.

"Yes, boss, I think it would be a shame to give up after having finally made it to the semi-finals," Yangguang said.

"If conditions permit, I don't want to give up." Yalding shook his head, "But our next two opponents in the league are not easy to deal with. You are our main center, and I must ensure your physical fitness in the league."

"My physical fitness is totally fine," Yangguang said. "Didn't you also discover that during training?"

"Besides, it's just one game, one match. If we succeed, we won't have to think about the Europa League anymore."

Because the Europa League final was held on the ninth day after the end of the French Ligue 1.

If Monaco can get past Athletic Bilbao, they will have enough time to prepare for the final.

Jardim looked at the sun.

This kid is truly the most unique guy I have ever met.

Think of his physical condition.

Yalding decided to agree to his request.

"Sure, but I will continue to rotate other positions. Whether we can reach the Europa League final depends on your performance."

"Don't worry!"

Sunshine laughed when he heard that.

He walked out of Yalding's office with the wind in his steps.

Yaerding raised the corner of his mouth. This kid...
The Spanish media pays great attention to the Europa League.

Because the second rounds of the Champions League semi-finals have ended one after another.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have reached the Champions League final and will stage the first Madrid derby in history.

And the other is the semi-final of the Europa League.

Liverpool lost 1-2 to Sevilla away from home.

This also means that Sevilla has a relatively high probability of eliminating Liverpool and reaching the Europa League final - Sevilla is the king of the Europa League. The Europa League championship in the past two seasons was won by Sevilla, and the Europa League is jokingly called the Sevilla Cup.

There is no need to mention the match between Athletic Bilbao and Monaco.

Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 at home and had a huge advantage in advancing. In any case, the Spanish media could not think of any reason for Athletic Bilbao to lose.

And once Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao meet in the final.

So this season.

Whether it is the Champions League final or the Europa League final.

There will be a civil war in La Liga!
This is truly the heyday of La Liga.

The day before the game, when both sides announced their squads, the media discovered that many of Monaco's main players were not on the squad. B Silva was injured, Mbappe was not on the squad, and Lemar was also not on the squad.

Although Sunshine appeared on the big list.

But the media generally speculates that Yang Guang is likely to be a substitute.

This can be seen from this long list.

Monaco did not focus its main energy on the Europa League.

Under such circumstances, the Spanish media believed that Athletic Bilbao's advancement to the final was a foregone conclusion.

"Starting? Sunshine starting?"

"Except for him and goalkeeper Subasic, the others are substitutes."

"What's the point of this Sunshine starting?"

In the media box.

Reporters were very surprised when they got the starting lineups of both teams.

"Forget it. One main starter for Sunshine doesn't mean anything."

"It's just a waste of his energy."

"Athletic Bilbao have reached the final."

Spanish journalists are optimistic.

However, French and Chinese reporters were more looking forward to Yang Guang's debut.

"In fact, this is the starting lineup of Monaco in the first dozen games of this season"

"Sunshine, Toulalan, Moutinho, Carrillo, Carvalho"

"Coentrao is finally back from injury."

"This lineup is called a substitute lineup, but it's not that bad, right?"

"But the hope of advancing is still slim."

“Pray for a miracle.”

Monaco's supporters are a little disappointed.

This doesn't mean that Monaco can't win at home.

But it is difficult for them to complete a reversal.

Because they failed to score away goals away from home.

This also means.

Once Athletic Bilbao scored a goal.

Monaco must score 4 goals to turn the tables!

Because even if they win 3-1, they will be eliminated due to the disadvantage of away goals. They can only advance if they beat their opponents in the total score.

But it is too difficult to beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1.

Before the game, the French and Monaco media were analyzing it.

For Monaco.

The most difficult part of this game was not winning by two goals.

How to prevent the opponent from scoring
Athletic Bilbao has strong offensive capabilities.

Their top striker is Spanish striker Aduriz, who has already scored 20 goals in the La Liga this season and 33 goals in all competitions this season.

In the La Liga scorer list, he is only behind Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez, Neymar and others, and is tied for fifth with Benzema.

Winger Williams is equally capable in offense. This season, he has scored 13 goals and 10 assists, a double-double.

In addition to having good offensive capabilities.

The most commendable thing about this team is their bulldog-like midfield defense.

The attacking midfielder of Athletic Bilbao is Raul Garcia, who transferred from Atletico Madrid this season. This fighting attacking midfielder has the ability to organize attacks, plays aggressively, and is active in counter-attacking and running.

In addition, behind him are Benyat and San Jose, two Basque beasts of Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao has established itself with its fierce and strangling defense in the midfield and backcourt, and is competing for the top four in this season's La Liga with Villarreal, Celta and other teams.

Athletic Bilbao is definitely interested in investing more energy in the Europa League and striving to win the Europa League championship - because their prospects for competing for the top four in the La Liga are a little slim.

Now that 5 rounds of the La Liga have passed, Athletic Bilbao is points behind Villarreal and ranks fifth.

If you want to participate in the Champions League next season and finish fourth in La Liga, it will be much more difficult than winning the Europa League.

And what about Monaco?
They have to launch an attack at home, but in this way, their defense will have to face the counterattack threat that Athletic Bilbao is best at.

In order to advance, you have to attack.

Also, you must not lose the ball.

This completely contradictory contradiction has left Monaco's supporters racking their brains and unable to figure out what to do in this game.
After the game starts.

Athletic Bilbao tightened its defense and adopted a defensive counterattack posture.

Now Athletic Bilbao focuses on defense.

Their strategy is simple.

Give up the space in half the court, or even more than half the court, all areas except their defensive three zones are left to you, Monaco.

Once the ball enters the defensive third, no matter who comes, they will have to face the dense defense of Athletic Bilbao's absolute numerical advantage.

The penalty area is full of Athletic Bilbao players.

Want to score a goal?

Dream it.

With such little space, you can't even shoot.

Outside the penalty area, there was harassment from Raul Garcia, Williams and Aduriz, who were mainly responsible for interfering with the opponent's long-range shots.

There is no space in the penalty area.

Outside the restricted area, I won't show any anger to you.

If you want to pass the ball back in the midfield or backcourt, then go ahead and do it.

Bilbao coach Valverde sat in the coaching booth with his legs crossed.

Monaco's starting XI Sunshine was a surprise.

But he didn't think it was enough to change the game.

Athletic Bilbao, playing away, only needs one away goal to bring hell to Monaco.

Such a big advantage.

Valverde doesn't know how Bilbao will lose?
(End of this chapter)