road to victory

Chapter 54 The Media Imagination
In the 54th minute, Auxerre won a free kick in the frontcourt. Ramucci's free kick found Blanco again, but Blanco's header went slightly wide.

In the 67th minute, Bordeaux fought back again as Zidane won the ball in midfield and weaved his way through the trio with what would become his trademark Marseille gyration, this time with Witzger, Castertain and Taurot. Formed a 4-on-4 situation with the opponent's four defenders.Taurot's irregular running in the penalty area made Auxerre's defense a little loose. At this time, Witzger also rushed into the penalty area. The originally slightly chaotic penalty area was filled with Witzger and the full-backs defending him. It was even more chaotic.Zidane saw the opportunity and raised his foot to take a long shot at the top of the arc. Since the goalkeeper's sight was blocked by the players in the penalty area, it was too late when the goalkeeper saw the ball. He could only watch the ball enter the upper left corner of the goal.

The Bordeaux players simply celebrated and then restarted the game, and they had to score another goal.

In the 75th minute, Fan Shang changed two people in a row, Caussy replaced Lucas, and Bancarel replaced Taolot.

In the 78th minute, a corner kick from Bordeaux, Bancarel grabbed the first point under the cover of two central defenders, but the ball was confiscated by the goalkeeper.

Although there were still opportunities for both sides, they failed to grasp them.

The final score stayed at 2:1 and Auxerre scored three points at home, taking an important step towards the championship.Although Bordeaux lost, the team became more united, and Vincent gained the right to speak.

After the game, Fan Shang still rushed to the front of Ju Yilu to greet him, and Ju Yilu also laughed.

"Fan Shang, you two were different teams in the first and second half, what did you do during the halftime break?" Guy Lu asked curiously.

"Mr. Lu, I just made a small adjustment and changed people once." Fan Shang said modestly
"You can just call me Guy. You are very good. I am optimistic about you among the young French coaches." Guy Lu was very satisfied with Fan Shang's modesty. Yilu looked at Fan Shang with admiration.

"The last loss itself has nothing to say. What do you want me to say? Say that the players didn't listen to my command, that our team had internal strife?" When Fan Shang heard that François had offended the reporter, he suddenly felt a little confused Displeased, "I'm not angry, it's just that this article page is too funny. If I was born in China and came to France, I have no problem with him saying that. But now I'm a native French, and he actually said that I I can’t speak my mother tongue! I remember this reporter, it will be strange if I can make him understand a word in the next interview.” Fan Shang made up his mind.

"You can't say it now, you will know when the time comes. Well, that's it, if I have any latest news, I will inform you. Goodbye, I wish you good luck," Francois said

"Haha, you are too modest, Asians are all modest." Guylu laughed, he was very happy that others said he was in good health.

"You don't have to be so angry. I heard that you said a sentence back and forth several times at the press conference, leaving the reporter with nothing to write. That's why they wrote such a report. You can say a few more words in the future. Don’t hide everything so tightly.” François felt that this could not be entirely blamed on other reporters.

Fan Shang was stunned after reading it. "I'll go, there's something like this. In my last life, I could speak French. In this life, Fan Shang is a master of psychology. Together, the two of them can study French classics. Now this unscrupulous The media actually said that he is not good at language and unable to communicate. This is simply a joke!" Fan Shang was completely speechless towards those unscrupulous media.

"Okay, I won't tell you so much. Today I want to tell you that the club has changed hands." Francois continued after a while, "The buyer is very sure of your coaching ability. If you can If you continue to perform like this, you will still be the head coach of Bordeaux next season."

Such a report appeared in the sports section of Le Figaro the next day. "Language Barriers", to the effect that Fan Shang's French is not good enough, and there are great obstacles in communicating with players and the media.The undefeated record in the previous few games was due to good luck. Yesterday's loss to Auxerre is evidence of his poor communication with the players.The reticence of the post-match press conference further proved that Vincent's French level is very low and he cannot communicate well with the media.Finally, he said that this is a common problem among Asian immigrants.

Then they chatted with Fan Shang for a few more words before returning to the lounge.

"I don't have the ability. Besides, you are not yet 60 years old, and you are still in good health. It will be no problem to coach for more than ten years." Fan Shang didn't want to go to Auxerre, although he respected Guyrou, but in a There is too much pressure to coach after such a prestigious former head coach.A good grade means that he has left you a good capital, and a bad grade means that your level is too low. Anyway, you will not be said to be good.Moyes is a prime example.

In the post-match press conference, Vincent only mentioned his admiration for Guylu, and avoided everything else in a perfunctory manner.The reporters below were also surprised. When Fan Shang first took over Bordeaux, he was quite talkative. Why is he always repeating the same sentence now?If he is always like this, where will the news from our reporters come from?

At this moment the phone rang, and Fan Shang picked it up.

The reporters below did not extract any useful information from Fan Shang, so they could only make up their own.

"Hi, Vincent, I'm Francois. I heard that your French is not very good, I can teach you!" Francois laughed and spoke from the other end of the microphone.

Fan Shang just comforted the team members, he didn't say much about the bet, everyone knew it very well.Those who obey will obey even if you don’t tell them, and it’s useless to urge those who don’t.

"Hello, don't make trouble here." Fan Shang said helplessly, "These reporters are really good. My French is not good, so I have problems communicating with the players? Thankfully he can figure it out!"

"Oh? Is that so? You think of me so much? I don't know who is the big shot." Fan Shang was a little dazed.

Although they lost in the lounge, the spirits of the players were good. Although they only got one goal back in the second half, the confidence of the Bordeaux players came back, and they had completely affirmed Fan Shang in their hearts.Except for Dugarry and his few friends.

"Thank you, goodbye, and good luck." Vincent hung up on Francois before putting down the phone.

New buyer?Think I'm capable?If he succeeds in the acquisition, I may still be the head coach of Bordeaux next year?

Although it should not be difficult for Fan Shang to find a new job after resigning now, Fan Shang does not want to lose the platform of Bordeaux, at least it can make its debut in European competitions every year.

Who could it be?Fan Shang seems to have grasped something.

(End of this chapter)