Chapter 1154 - 277: Serie A Round 38

UEFA can’t touch the dirty money, the Italian Football Association can.

Aren’t you worried whether San Remo can take the second step?

Aren’t you worried if Florence can defeat Juventus?

OK!

So, everyone tune into the thirty-eighth round of Serie A, and let’s see if San Remo can achieve the "Perfect Champions League"!

Never has the Champions League drawn from the Five Major Leagues and harvested traffic.

This is the first time a major league can draw from the Champions League.

Before the Champions League final, the global league traffic had already been attracted to the Champions League.

Now, the traffic of the Champions League is completely directed at the thirty-eighth round of Serie A.

The focus on this round of matches is imaginable.

Lazio is the first to decide the outcome.

They defeated their opponent, caught up with Naples in total points, and ranked sixth on the table, entering the European competition zone.

But right after, AC Milan scored first with Sogel’s goal, then Andrés’s goal sealed the match, defeating Inter Milan and pushing them into the abyss.

From a Champions League-level team to a mid-league team.

AC Milan thus surpassed Naples by one point, making it to fifth on the league table.

Naples sixth, Lazio seventh.

San Remo is now completely out of the European competition zone.

Even if San Remo wins, the points still follow behind Lazio.

San Remo is confirmed in advance to rank eighth in the league.

After this, the Naples vs. Atlanta match begins.

Atlanta has no desire or demands, and is basically third in the league.

Naples is under great pressure; winning might potentially place them in the league’s top four, gaining Champions League qualification.

However...

Atlanta’s trident went on a rampage, each scoring a goal, directly turning Naples into a sieve.

Atlanta’s third place in the league is undoubtedly certain.

Naples’ position is now fixed at sixth, being overtaken by AC Milan in the final match.

AC Milan has consecutively ranked fifth in the league for two seasons.

From this angle, Izalelt’s departure seems not to have impacted them; they successfully passed the post-Izalelt era.

But... last year’s AC Milan won the Champions League.

Seen this way, one Izalelt accounts for nearly one Champions League trophy for AC Milan.

Sogel and Andrés have successfully gained a foothold at San Siro, earning the fans’ recognition.

With the start of next season, AC Milan is entering the Andrés era.

Sogel will also become the new symbol of AC Milan.

However, this has also led to a problem, which is... Sotu is in an awkward position.

Originally, Sotu planned to lead San Remo through a season in Serie A, complete the promotion, deliver an explanation to the fans, and then move to AC Milan as a Head Coach.

Outcome...

San Remo has completed promotion, and more than just promotion; it almost broke into the European competition zone.

With such a San Remo, even if a few core players leave next season, Sotu might still lead them to stay promoted.

Meanwhile, the original coach of AC Milan has done exceptionally well, exceeding management’s expectations; they have no reason to replace him with Sotu.

So, next season, AC Milan’s Head Coach will probably not change, leaving no gap for Sotu.

Therefore, Sotu will likely stay at San Remo for another year.

Of course, after this year, as the "pseudo-captain" of San Remo’s miracle, Sotu is not lacking in market demand.

Several strong teams and even big clubs in Ligue 1 and Bundesliga want him to join.

Teams in the Premier League and La Liga also want Sotu to coach, using limited cards to produce a new San Remo miracle.

To this, Sotu rejected them all.

He knows very well his own limitations.

Going outside to wander?

He fears he might crash immediately.

He’s not a genius-level Head Coach, not proficient in building systems or developing players, nor researching tactics; all he might excel at is inspiring players.

He needs to find a team with a mature system.

Like Bayern, like Barça, like San Remo, like AC Milan.

Among these, AC Milan is unique; Sotu does indeed have AC Milan’s DNA, and he’s very familiar with AC Milan’s players, so even during transition, he can still handle it.

Teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, if Sotu goes there, there’s no doubt, even if you buy him eleven Mr. Golden Balls, he might still be fighting to stay promoted.

May twenty-first.

Serie A’s last two matches unfold.

San Remo vs. Juventus.

Florence vs. Rome.

As the match begins, Carrel exploded!

In the second minute, Carrel took a shot from outside the big penalty area, scoring from over thirty meters away, gaining the lead.

Florence surpassed Juventus in score, temporarily ranked first!

The Romans were hit paralyzed.

However, there’s no choice; Naples had already lost prematurely, Rome’s fourth place is secured.

They can afford to lose.

Besides, unlike the all-in Purple Lily.

Rome has the most veterans in the league, and they have not yet reached the time when the team owner spends big.

Thus their lineup structure won’t change next season either.

If they ensure staying in the Champions League zone, there’s no need to fight hard.

If a veteran is injured fighting, wouldn’t that be laying a mine for the next season?

Not necessary!

Besides, Rome and the Purple Lily are comrades in adversity.

Both oppressed by Juventus for so many years.