Soccer Card System

Chapter 167 The Small Goal of the Europa League (15155+12)

Chapter 161 Small goals of the Europa League
After a big win over Millwall at home, the team finally ushered in a short period of adjustment after experiencing a devil's schedule at the beginning of the season.

The team's next game is on September [-], away to CSKA Sofia.

Although there was only a five-day gap, compared to the previous three-day competition rhythm, the five-day gap was considered a small break.

Kobo decided to give the team a day off after the symptomatic Millwall match before departing for Bulgaria on [-] September.

Taking advantage of the team's vacation time, Gao Bo went to the youth training camp to visit Li Yuanshan.

Gao Bo was still very concerned about Li Yuanshan's situation. The staff of the Youth Training Academy reported very detailed reports on Li Yuanshan, and Gao Bo had read them carefully.

Although the basic skills are not very good, the 15-year-old boy is still enough to gain a foothold in Luton's youth training camp with this strong body.

"How does it feel to play the game recently?"

Gao Bo took Li Yuanshan out to eat at a local Chinese restaurant in Luton.

This is the place where Gao Bo often eats, but the owner is not Chinese.

"It's okay, there are still a lot of games played recently, and the England team is much better than our Chinese team!"

Although Li Yuanshan can't play official games, the Youth Training Academy not only plays in the U-series leagues and cups under the FA, but also often organizes some friendly matches.

Anyway, England is not big, and many teams will use this method to allow youth academies to play more games.

So Li Yuanshan doesn't have to worry about not playing in England.

Gao Bo looked at Li Yuanshan's stats with the system, and his technical stats have improved considerably. After more than two months in England, Li Yuanshan's shooting stats have reached 67. Although it is not as good as the average of English players of his age, this is also based on his low base.

"When you compete, you should use your brain more, and don't just think about relying on your body. In the professional arena, there are many people who are physically stronger than you. Although you can gain a foothold in the youth training camp now, it is a different concept from the youth training camp to the professional arena!"

Li Yuanshan nodded, now he feels more and more that the person sitting in front of him is not Gao Bo, but Chen Lao.
However, Li Yuanshan also knew that Gao Bo said that because he regarded him as himself. Otherwise, there are more than 100 people in the Youth Training Academy, so why should Gao Bo say these words to himself alone.

Gao Bo intends to take a look at Li Yuanshan's training situation first. The current Li Yuanshan is obviously not up to the standard of playing in the professional arena at all, but just playing friendly matches without official matches is not a way for the player's growth.

"You can't miss the practice of basic skills!" Gao Bo said.

"If you can complete the training plan I gave you before the winter window."

Li Yuanshan raised his head, he actually wanted to play a formal game.

"I'll send you to Portugal!"

Gao Bo said.Don't even think about Li Yuanshan's labor certificate. He is Chinese, and it is impossible for him to get an EU passport.However, the Portuguese team does not need any labor certification.

Portuguese supernatural is impossible, Gao Bo is going to find Li Yuanshan a Portuguese first division to try.

Li Yuanshan was still young, so Gao Bo was not in a hurry.His little fellow has the physique of a natural athlete, and he can be regarded as the kind of person with talent.

But whether he can succeed, or how much he can achieve in the future, depends more on his own efforts.

Gao Bo is just a guide on Li Yuanshan's growth path, how fast he runs depends on himself.

After a day off, the team started preparing for the game again.

On September [-], the team boarded a plane in London and flew to Bulgaria.

The English media are still very concerned about Luton’s away trip this time. After all, Luton is probably the first team in the history of the First Division to compete in the Europa League. How they can perform in the Europa League is a topic that all the English media pay attention to.

Some media believe that Gao Bo will strategically give up the Europa League.

"...Even if Luton puts all their energy into the Europa League, so what? Can they still win the championship? So the Chinese coach will probably give up the Europa League. Of course, what I said may not be accurate. Gao Bo may not put too much energy on the European game. After all, for Luton, the task of promotion this season is very heavy-Charlton and Leeds. Play-offs - in that format, it's hard to say whether Luton can get promoted."

Can Luton win the Europa League again?

The logic of the media is actually correct. After all, if too much energy is invested in a tournament that is destined to fail to win the championship, it will not be worth the loss if it delays the promotion of this season.

But Gao Bo doesn't think so, he really wants to win the championship now.
When the plane crossed the European continent and landed in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, Gao Bo set foot on this Balkan country for the first time.

Speaking of Bulgaria, Chinese fans may not be familiar with it, but Bulgarian football was a strong team in Europe in the 80s and [-]s. At that time, Bulgaria had stars such as Stojkikov, Lechekov, and Balakov. In recent years, Bulgaria has also produced stars such as Berbatov and Bojinov.

Sofia is undoubtedly a very beautiful city. The road from the airport to the urban area is hidden in a lush greenery. Rows of linden trees, acacia trees, French sycamore trees, Canadian poplar trees, etc. are neatly arranged on both sides of the roads.

This is a world-famous garden city. If it wasn't for the competition, Gao Bo really wanted to visit this city.

But now Gao Bo has no time to pay attention to the beautiful scenery of Sofia, he is still studying the opponent in this game - CSKA Sofia.

This dominant team in the Bulgarian league has won 28 league championships so far!It can be seen from their names that the relationship between this team and the Bulgarian army is still very close.

The two most famous stars in the history of Bulgarian football came from the team. In the 1989-1990 season, Stoichkov won the European Golden Boot with 38 goals and established his status in the arena.

Berbatov only moved to Manchester United the previous season, and he was able to train a star like Berbatov. It can be seen that the Bulgarian League also has considerable strength.

"Does Luton still want to win the Europa League?"

Gao Bo wrote this sentence on the tactical board in the humble locker room of the visiting team at the Bulgarian Army Stadium.

When the players who came back from the warm-up returned to the locker room, they saw this sentence at first glance.

"Recently, many English media have used this sentence to prove that we will give up the Europa League."

The players were a little strange, but Gao Bo said calmly.

"Will we give up the Europa League?" Gao Bo shrugged, "It depends on what we think."

"If we change our minds, are we going to give up on this game?"

"Jamie, tell me? Have you ever thought about giving up?"

"Never! Boss!!!"

Vardy said loudly.

Gao Bo nodded in satisfaction. When it comes to motivating the team's morale, Vardy, who is always full of fighting spirit, is the best candidate.

"That's right!! I won't give up on this game either."

"As for the Europa League." Gao Bo pointed to the word Europa League on the tactical board, and then his finger unconsciously jumped to the word "championship".

The players are naturally eager for the championship, but they are only a League One team, can they really do it?

"Let me tell you a story. Have you ever heard of Yamada Motoichi?" Gao Bo asked.

The players looked at him in blank dismay. How could they have heard of this man?
Gao Bo is very familiar with this person, because the Chicken Soup for the Soul about Yamada Motoichi was very popular in China back then.

In 1984, in the Tokyo International Marathon Invitational, the little-known Japanese player Yamada Motoichi unexpectedly won the world championship.When the reporter asked him why he achieved such amazing results, he said this sentence: Defeat opponents with wisdom.

Everyone is a little puzzled by his so-called "wisdom". Ten years later, he revealed the truth of this "wisdom" in his autobiography: "Before each race, I have to take a car to read the race route carefully, and draw the more eye-catching signs along the way. For example, the first sign is a bank; the second sign is a big tree; the third sign is a red house... and so on until the end of the race. I rushed towards one goal. The race of more than 10 kilometers was broken down into several small goals and I ran it easily. At first, I didn’t understand the reason, I set my goal on the flag on the finish line more than 40 kilometers away, but I was exhausted when I ran more than ten kilometers, because I was intimidated by the long distance ahead.”

After Gao Bo finished telling this story, he had to say that the reason why these classic chicken soup for the soul became popular is because these stories may be really nutritious.

The story of Yamada Motoichi is actually a method of decomposing a large goal into several small goals.

"A big goal is always so far away in people's eyes, it is very daunting and even daunting. In fact, breaking down the big goal into small goals will have unexpected effects!" Gao Bo paused for a while, and after the players digested it, he continued: "This is the same for us. Frankly speaking, I am very eager to win the Europa League. Is there anyone who doesn't want this championship?"

The players in the locker room are naturally eager to win the Europa League. Sol Campbell, who has the most experience, is also very eager for this championship. Sol Campbell has won the Premier League championship, but he has not won any honor in the European war.

It's just that he failed to win a European championship at Tottenham and Arsenal back then. Could it be enough to go to Luton?

Sol Campbell is still very skeptical, but not everyone is an old fritter Sol Campbell. The young people in Luton are easily attracted by Gao Bo's words.

"So, since winning the Europa League is an unattainable goal for us, let's set a small goal first!"

"Let's qualify from the group first!!"

"Let's start with this game! Beat them!! Get three points!!!"

Gao Bo's calm words contain unquestionable strength, and the players will not question the head coach they absolutely trust.

Since the head coach said so, then they should work hard on the field!
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