The Sports Healer Starting from Milan

Chapter 9 Goals

9 month 11 day.

The salty, damp sea breeze of the Mediterranean blows as the trees stand in Palermo, Sicily.

This is also where the essence of this legendary island lies.

This ancient city, with 2800 years of history, has more than just the Mafia, which tourists are almost never likely to encounter.

It also has a rich history and culture.

It was ruled by the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Byzantine Empire, the Arab Empire, the Normans, the Holy Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Naples, the Kingdom of Sicily, and the Kingdom of Italy.

Palermo's cultural heritage is unforgettable.

Lin Mu didn't have time to think about those things, because at the top of the Barbera stadium, the scoreboard clearly showed two numbers: 2-0.

In accordance with international practice.

The home team is in front, and the away team is behind.

Palermo are leading Inter Milan.

Inter Milan's squad was actually quite complete after the international break, with the central axis of Materazzi, Cambiasso, and Adriano all on the field.

However, the team's overall performance was disappointing.

Lin Mu, wearing a team doctor's vest, sat in the medical department's designated area, which wasn't a good spot from a game-watching perspective.

Because it's too close to the stadium.

Lin Mu glanced at the coaching bench. Mancini's face showed anxiety, even though he was trying his best to hide it and get the players back to calm.

But it can still be recognized at a glance.

He panicked.

Lin Mu was really no help with football tactics; he used to watch football purely for entertainment.

However, having a talkative colleague nearby can help him answer his questions.

"See? Palermo is suffocating us in midfield, but David and Veron both like to control the ball, and we can't push up on the left flank, so it's hard to put pressure on Palermo."

Physiotherapist Marco de la Casa continued, "Actually, I think we don't need to have them both on the court at the same time. Alvaro would be more effective replacing one of them."

"Because his ball control and passing ability will force Palermo's right-wing players to drop back."

Marco de la Casa smacked his lips after speaking, feeling that with his level of football tactics, he could definitely switch careers and become a head coach.

Unfortunately, this is not the case in Italy or even throughout Europe.

Most head coaches were players before, and those who switched careers mid-career are extremely rare.

Lin Mu nodded noncommittally.

Just when he thought Marco de la Casa was fantasizing.

Mancini made a substitution. Recoba put on a warm-up vest and ran towards Wood. "Wood, give me another quick check-up. That way I can feel more at ease."

Lin Mu blinked.

With the camera rotating, Recoba's muscle strain has healed, and the scars inside the muscle have also shrunk.

Adjusting the power generation mode is a long-term project.

Lin Mu pinched Recoba's legs. "Not bad, you're in pretty good shape. Keep it up, Alvaro!"

"I will!" Recoba's eyes seemed to light up.

Lin Mu added in his mind... "My points all depend on you!"

It's just in my heart.

There was also a surge of passion within.

A few minutes later.

The Sky Sports commentator, seeing the sign held up by the fourth official on the sidelines, exclaimed in shock: "Recoba! Recoba was injured in training and missed the Uruguayan national team match. Is he really going to be able to play in the league now?"

"You know, he used to be sidelined for at least a month after injuries. Putting him back into the game so hastily... Mancini probably has no other options!"

"This adjustment may hasten Inter Milan's defeat!"

Lin Mu walked back to the medical area.

When Inter Milan players are injured, they are usually treated by the primary physician Fabio Forloni and the assistant physician Sergio Viano, and if necessary, there are other staff members.

Forestry workers will only be brought in in very urgent situations.

This is what Mancini told us.

Therefore, Lin Mu was quite free. However, the match, which originally seemed a bit boring, became more interesting after Recoba came on.

"No wonder people say that buying tickets before watching a game makes you more invested."

Lin Mu sat up straight and leaned forward.

That's pretty much what Marco de la Casar said.

Palermo's attack down the right flank is weakening. Recoba seemed a bit uncomfortable when he first came on, but you can see he's slowly adjusting.

Santana attempted to break through with the ball but was dispossessed by Materazzi.

It seems I was also elbowed.

But the referee didn't blow the whistle, and after several quick passes, the ball came to Recoba's feet on the left side of midfield.

The left foot, which had once been the target of a magic trick, suddenly began to move.

With a slight shift in his center of gravity, he first pushed and then pulled, getting past Palermo's full-back in one step.

Zaccardo wanted to continue his raids.

Recoba pushed off with his right foot and charged forward.

As he ran, the scorching wind blew across his face, and the feeling of speed captivated Recoba.

He had forgotten how long it had been since he had run so freely.

They even ignored the lingering pain in their ankles, and the Inter Milan fans in the away stands shouted in unison, as if they could already see the goal.

Recoba dribbled the ball to the left side of the penalty area.

Zaccardo was chasing behind him, while Barzagli was providing cover from the side.

If it were me when I first debuted...

Without a second thought, Recoba would charge straight at Barzagli, get past him, and then shoot!

But now he has chosen to go against the grain.

Barzagli quickly followed up and saw Recoba raise his left foot, instinctively thinking that Recoba was going to cross the ball.

"Don't let him tell!"

The Palermo goalkeeper spotted the tall and imposing Adriano not far away.

next second.

Recoba raised his left foot and brought it down, but unexpectedly the ball didn't fly out. Instead, he used his left foot to flick it to his side and back.

Barzagli was thrown directly out of bounds.

This time, Recoba didn't hesitate at all, and before the other center-back could cover, he passed the ball across to Martins at the far post.

boom! ! !

The close-range shot sent the ball hurtling towards Palermo's goal like a cannonball.

The numbers on the scoreboard also changed accordingly.

Inter Milan's bench erupted in cheers, with substitutes yelling and Mancini clenching his fist in celebration.

Lin Mu was held tightly by several colleagues.

Feeling the other person's trembling body, and hearing the deafening cheers.

He was beginning to understand why football was so captivating.

"Well done!" Recoba roared, retrieving the ball from the goal and calling to his teammates to run back.

As he passed the substitutes' bench, he didn't forget to give Lin Mu a grateful smile.

He could feel his legs becoming lighter and stronger after round after round of treatment!

Although I still feel a bit uncomfortable when sprinting and changing direction.

Compared to before, it's negligible, and he's also reduced the frequency of his changes of direction.

Inside the Sky Sports broadcast room.

Wow!

"Recoba came on for less than ten minutes and helped Inter Milan pull one back! He's positioned himself further back than before, reducing the frequency of physical confrontations!"

"This seems to have made him more comfortable kicking!"

Can Inter Milan turn the tide and take victory from Sicily?

The commentator, who was just making a judgment, has now immediately changed his tune.