Ground football: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him

Are you injured?

Deng Kai pointed to Drogba's right ankle.

To others, it looked like Maxi had rushed over because he was worried about Drogba getting hurt.

Even Drogba himself was moved by Maxi's actions.

He loves the people like his own children!

With a coach like this, what more could one ask for? I am willing to dedicate myself to the saintly Sárdár, even unto death!

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!" Drogba's three denials drew the attention of the entire team.

Even if you scold him, it's already difficult for him to utter two or three words.

When have I ever performed a three-shot combo?

There's definitely something wrong with this.

"What exactly happened? When did this happen?" Deng Kai asked without suspicion, pulling Drogba toward the infirmary.

Drogba declined several times, but dared not really challenge Deng Kai, and the two gradually drifted away from the training ground.

In the end, Drogba revealed the truth.

He was indeed injured.

I have significant pain in my right ankle; it was kicked by an opposing player during a previous match.

Moreover, because of the pain in his right foot, he put more effort into his left leg, and now the tendon in the back of his left thigh is also aching.

After going to the clinic for a check-up...

Teammates indicated that the situation was not optimistic.

There is no problem with the right Achilles tendon, but there is some damage to the ankle.

This is an important joint and needs rest.

In addition, there is a minor strain in the left thigh, which could have worsened into a serious strain if not detected in time.

According to Drogba, this situation has been going on for some time.

Even the team doctors were impressed by Drogba's spirit of enduring hardship and pain.

You're incredibly capable of maintaining training and competition despite all these injuries.

Outrageous!

Let alone whether an average person could withstand this kind of pain, even if they could, their injury would have already deteriorated rapidly.

It's like getting a pain-relieving injection before playing.

Drogba not only acted as an anesthetic himself, but also did not experience the same strong side effects as other players who received pain-relieving injections.

No wonder it was later nicknamed "Warcraft".

This body doesn't seem to come from Ivory Coast; it's more like it comes from the Warsong Clan of Orgrimmar.

"You can't continue playing, you need to rest," the team doctor said.

"No, please, let me continue playing! Please don't tell Mr. Triguera!" Drogba pleaded. "I really need to play; I can't stay on the bench forever."

"That would mean being eliminated, and I don't want to be eliminated!"

"If I don't make it in Benfica, I might not even be able to find a job in Ligue 2. I won't be able to support my family then, and I don't want my wife and children to go hungry or cold."

At twenty-two, Drogba deeply understood the importance of family.

He planned to use his strong body to shoulder everything.

He was somewhat agitated, and coupled with his fierce-looking appearance, he frightened the team doctor for a moment.

In the end, Deng Kai managed to control Drogba: "Hey bro, I think you've got one thing wrong."

Drogba didn't understand what Duncan was saying.

"Maybe in other places, sitting on the bench is because you're not good enough, but not here." Deng Kai took out a piece of paper and a pen and drew some tactical diagrams on it. "These are the ordinary teams you used to play for."

"Because they lack honors or are eliminated early, they play fewer matches. To save money, they only need one fixed starting lineup."

"But we are different. First of all, we will have no shortage of games. The Portuguese league, the UEFA Cup, the Portuguese Cup... As long as we keep winning, we will have more than a dozen more games than other teams."

"Most importantly, we often have two or even three games a week. In a team like ours, the concept of a substitute means starting for certain games."

"That's the first point. You don't have to worry about being kicked out of the team if you make it to the bench. It's different."

Drogba appeared somewhat calm.

Deng Kai continued writing and drawing: "Another point of difference is that our team has truly top-notch tactical masters. You should have noticed that we have a variety of playing styles, and each player has their own specific runs and selection recommendations, right? You have yours too."

"This means that sometimes a player is on the bench not because he is not good enough, but because the main tactics used today are different. This is called targeting. This gives us more initiative when facing strong opponents. We can target them, but it is difficult for them to target us."

"That's the first point I made: we'll win more in some cup competitions, and the two go hand in hand."

"You know we have specific tactics designed around your movements, which means you have your own role in the team. This shows that you are an important member of the team."

"So, take advantage of the fact that the league has just started and you still have a chance to recover from your injury, and do so now. Otherwise, every game in the second half of the season will be crucial, and even if you're injured, Mr. Triglar will have no choice but to ask you to play through the pain."

Drogba wasn't stupid; he understood what Duncan meant. With tactical mastermind Maxić in charge, the team needed Drogba in certain styles of play.

But Drogba had another worry: "But Imb... he can do everything I can do, and most of what he can do I can't do, I..."

Deng Kai shook his head: "No, no, no, what you can do, Yin Bu can't do. I know what you're thinking, he's taller and more skilled. If he's a Rolls-Royce, then you're just an ordinary pickup truck."

"But you have to understand that there's a reason why a playing style is formed. No matter how much Yin Bu changes, it's hard for him to do all the dirty and hard work... He has his own charm in handling football, but he will never reach your level in terms of absolute simplicity."

"Furthermore, you are actually much faster than him, especially once you get going. This kind of impact is rare in world football. This is different from absolute speed; this kind of gravitational acceleration has more room for lateral expansion."

"In short, you don't need to worry about anything. I bought you here, I mean... the team bought you here, definitely not to make you a fringe player. You and Yin Bu, you both play very important roles and will become important pillars of the team's attack."

Ultimately, Drogba agreed to receive treatment.

Furthermore, on Deng Kai's recommendation, she also tried traditional Chinese bone setting.

His years of rough playing style have left his body in need of maintenance in many areas.

In fact, if Drogba had stayed at Le Mans instead of joining Sporting Lisbon, he would have spent the season plagued by recurring injuries, making only eleven appearances and failing to score a single goal.

The injuries, both major and minor, sustained throughout the year have also impacted his future.

I like playing football on the ground: Ronaldo thought I was going to assist him.