Hope of the whole village [football]

In just three days of the league, the "Chariot" and "King" met again.

The third round of the League Cup.

There are a total of seven rounds in the League Cup. In the first round, there is no Premier League team, only the English Championship, League One and League Two. The "King" did not have a European competition, so he made his debut in the second round and advanced, while "Chariot" still had to play in the Champions League, so he joined the competition in the third round and won the "King".

For weak teams, the League Cup is one of the few honors that can be won, and it is also one of the few opportunities to compete with strong teams. The king is neither strong nor weak. team, but still attaches great importance to this duel with Chariot.

As for Chariots, the media estimated that, unlike other strong teams who play casually, they will also take the League Cup seriously this year.

The reason again has to do with Staunton.

Chariots fought on five fronts last year and this year. They have to play in the league, as well as the Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup.There is no way for a team to strive for all the championships with all its strength, and it is impossible for the starting players to play in all games in person. Therefore, trade-offs and rotations are necessary. Among the five lines, the League Cup has undoubtedly the lowest gold content, and it must be selected. The first to give up.In last year's League Cup, Staunton volunteered to start the game because his physical strength was far superior to others and he was strong and strong. However, after only two games, "Chariot" was eliminated by "Fire-Gun".It is said that Staunton's face has been very gloomy after the game, and he said to his teammates who were playing casually in the locker room, "I know this is only the League Cup, but I still can't understand why you don't want to win-it also has a championship trophy." ", and then slammed the door and left.

Therefore, this year, everyone estimates that "Chariot" will take the League Cup seriously after Staunton's tantrum last year.

Shen Heng still made his debut.

In the past four league games, Shen Heng has scored two goals.In the Premier League, an average of one goal in three games is a qualified striker, and an average of one goal in two games is a good striker.He felt that he practiced with Staunton every day, and he really improved rapidly.From one in three games at the beginning of last season, to 2.5 games at the end of the season, to now...one in two games.

Shen Heng runs very actively and wants to show his best condition.

He knew that the fan forums would definitely say "every time Shen Heng faces a chariot, it's like a bloody fight". He couldn't tell whether it was right or wrong for such a description, but Shen Heng felt that maybe, other than thinking Winning, I really want Staunton to see that the gap between him and him is not that big, and that he... is worthy of him.

Shortly after falling behind zero to one, Shen Heng got a chance.

The accident happened at this time.

Like all accidents, there are no warnings.

The substitute right back of the "Chariot" rotation in this campaign probably wants to show himself too much, wants to play a highlight to compete for the main position, is too afraid of making mistakes, and is too afraid of being hidden in the snow. Shen Heng could let Shen Heng pass him, but when it was too late to intercept him, his brain got hot and he threw a flying shovel that he himself was not sure about.

In the end, he kicked Shen Heng's left leg on the outer knee!

Shen Heng only felt a pain in his knee, and immediately fell to the ground and rolled a few times to relieve his strength, then he hurriedly sat up, concentrating on feeling the injury in his knee, but found that something was wrong.

Really, something is wrong.

The fan forum exploded immediately:

[I killed you xxxx! 】

【xxxx dirty bitch! 】

【...Are you okay? 】

【His actions... are not optimistic. 】

【it's okay no problem!It's sure to be fine!Don't scare yourself! 】

Shen Heng is a rare Chinese player with good popularity. The "King" teammates came one after another and surrounded him to check on Shen Heng's injury.

Staunton came too.

"Heng," Kings captain Moyes asked, "how does it feel?"

"I..." Shen Heng's voice trembled, "My knee... hurts so much."

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.

Achilles tendon rupture, cruciate ligament tear, and meniscus injury are the three most serious injuries that athletes can suffer, in descending order.That said, cruciate ligament and meniscus tears/damages are the second-biggest injuries after ruptured Achilles tendons, both of which are in the knee.Countless superstars have never been able to return to the top after being injured, commonly known as "abandoned". Of course, there are also a small number of athletes who have successfully recovered without being affected.depends on fate.

In short, knee injuries are very bad.

"Heng," Staunton asked at this time, "Did you hear the 'pop'?"

A third-degree cruciate ligament tear, which snaps completely, is the most serious knee injury.

"I'm not sure..." Shen Heng replied, "The scene was too noisy... I didn't pay attention."

"...um." Staunton didn't speak any more.

At this moment, the Kings team doctor with the medicine kit ran up to him.

He did a drawer test, and then said: "It's not very stable... It is likely that the cruciate ligament is partially or completely torn. The specific injury can only be diagnosed by MRI."

"........."

For a moment, Shen Heng's eyes were a little red.

It turned out to be a cruciate ligament.

He is not a confrontational type, he eats explosive power and speed, etc. Players of his type need the cruciate ligament the most.In the past, those who were not affected by injuries were not his type.

So, is he crippled...?

He is only 27 years old.

He only stayed abroad for one season.

Last year, the "Kings" ranked 7th. This year, they are gearing up and ambitious, and want to compete for a place in the European war.The team is currently ranked 6th, so there is hope.

At the same time, the national team has broken through the top 40 and is about to play in the top 12. This year, due to the addition of several naturalized players, it is possible to go to the World Cup.

now... now...

Did he kill both teams?

But he obviously loves them that way.

Is it that he is too willful, the confrontation in the Premier League is too fierce, and his body cannot support him to gain a foothold in the Premier League?This "wasted" is the answer?

Thinking of this, Shen Heng couldn't help but looked at Staunton.

His eyes were red, his vocal cords were trembling, and his fingers were trembling.

Many players were carried off the field crying after their ligaments were torn.

Then he noticed that...Staunton...seems...that his eye circles were also red.

Naturally, the director also gave many shots of Staunton squatting on the side.

The fan forum began to screen:

【Oh my god, Staunton's eye circles are red...】

[Don't scare me. 】

[Cruciate ligament?Really cruciate ligament? 】

[impossible impossible...]

Someone also asked:

[No, I know that the two of them have a very good relationship, but, who can tell me, did I miss any news, and how did the two of them get along so well?Doesn't match? 】

[I don't know... the team is still a rival in the same city. 】

[What kind of rival in the same city is this... The chariot doesn't care about the king at all, does it?If the relationship is good, the relationship is good, it doesn't matter. 】

【Hey... I'm not in the mood to discuss this...】

The injured Shen Heng was naturally carried off the field by the medical team and went straight to the hospital.

At the press conference after the game, the head coach said that Shen Heng's injury was not yet clear. He didn't know. The team doctor believed that the cruciate ligament might be torn. The specific details need to wait for the results of the MRI.

…………

That afternoon, Shen Heng waited for the MRI report.

The team still has normal training, so all the coaches and teammates have returned to the training ground in North London. Only a few club staff are there, such as the team doctor.

Plus, Staunton was there -- for the first time ever, he skipped regular practice.

At this moment, the staff are all in the doctor's office, and only Staunton is in the ward.

"I..." Shen Heng lay on the hospital bed, and while waiting, he said blankly, "Can I...can I recover?"

"Of course..." Staunton shook his right hand and murmured, "Of course...you believe me, of course you can. Yes, of course."

"Hmm." For some reason, being told "Of course" over and over again by Staunton, who has been godlike to him for ten years, Shen Heng inexplicably felt that he must be one of the lucky few, and hope was rekindled in his heart. Counting the time, he sighed again, and said, "If the cruciate ligament is injured... this season may be scrapped. But... the national team wants to enter the World Cup, and the club also wants to enter the Europa League. Every game is a tough battle, but I am not here. .”

"Trust the coach and your teammates." Staunton said again, "The coaches will adjust their strategy according to the cards in their hands. A mature team will not collapse because of one person. For example, you can lose one forward and strengthen the center 433 to 442, it may not be a bad thing." Actually, it was just a comfort.

"I know." Shen Heng thought for a while, the national team has naturalized players, so it may not be lacking a striker, it should, it's okay.

Is he being too optimistic?

But that's all he had left for optimism.

When he regained his senses, Shen Heng suddenly found that... Staunton's elbows were pressed against the bed, his slender fingers were crossed, his forehead was propped up, his eyes were covered, his lips were trembling, and he looked very frustrated.

Shen Heng asked: "Cyrus?"

Cyrus was Staunton's first name.However, because fans generally use English surnames to refer to players, Shen Heng said that Staunton is more fluent, so he usually calls the other party "Staunton", unless he wants to call him more intimately.

Staunton said, "Huh?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"I regret it." Staunton moved his palm away, his eyes were a little red again, and said, "It's just a League Cup...why should I take it seriously." For the first time, he resented his teammates a little bit, and resented himself even more.

Shen Heng looked at him in surprise.

After a long while, I said: "Cyrus, don't do this. Otherwise, I will think that you have lost your charm because you like me. Now, the most I can lose is the rest of the season... I hope so, but if you do, I will I will lose you too. That, the original you, the you I... love."

This is the second time Shen Heng said the word "love".

"..." Staunton calmed down and said, "I understand. I'm too emotional." He, who was always calm and elegant, unexpectedly had such emotional moments.

"Yeah." Shen Heng smiled.

At this time, the door of the ward creaked, and the attending doctor stepped in.

"I just read the report card." The doctor said, "I will discuss the treatment plan with the king's team doctor and the team doctor of the Chinese team."

"..." For a moment, Shen Heng became very nervous.

Staunton looked down, took his hand, and interlocked his fingers.

"..." Shen Heng knew that he should pull out his hand and stay away from the other party.He has always been a little bit unacceptable to "female lying on a man".No athlete really comes out.

However, at such a moment, Shen Heng suddenly didn't care.He knew very well, very clearly, that at this very moment, he needed Staunton.He needs this man's hand, needs this man's temperature.He needs companionship and support, so what is "coming out" worth?

He must shake his hand.

At such a time, he held the other person tightly, his fingers were so hard that his knuckles turned white.

The doctor looked at the two of them, very considerately without showing any strange eyes.

"Doctor," Shen Heng asked, "The cruciate ligament...how many degrees of tear?"

"Lucky among misfortunes." The doctor smiled, "It's not a torn cruciate ligament, but a torn joint capsule."

"!!!" Hearing this, Shen Heng was stunned.

Not the cruciate ligament? ?

It's not the cruciate ligament! !

God really favors him!

He was ecstatic and asked, "Is this injury serious?" He asked "Isn't it serious", hoping to get an affirmative answer.Human psychology is really strange, they know that others will have a tendency to follow what they say, so they always ask themselves the question of "is it not serious", which is a bit self-deceiving.

"Of course this is better than the cruciate ligament, but everything is uncertain." The doctor is still very calm, "I am inclined to surgical repair, and the recovery period is about 12 weeks. But, as I said just now, I will talk to the Kings team doctor and The team doctor of the Chinese team will discuss the treatment plan."

"OK, thanks."

Shen Heng knew he shouldn't be overly optimistic or overly happy.After all, this is a knee injury, and he still has to be careful.

After the king announced the news, Chinese fans frantically discussed:

[No, what kind of proper noun is this?I've been watching football for ten years and I've never heard of it. 】

[Me too... this scientific name is confusing me. 】

【Unheard of...】

[Thanks to the team doctor, Dr. Mongolia! 】

[Reported by Fork Friends.The drawer test is very subjective. If the tibia moves more than 5mm forward, the cruciate ligament is torn or broken, but 5mm, emmm, some doctors don't know. 】

[By the way, can the king hire a top rehabilitator to take charge of the king?Chinese fans can crowdfund! 】

I have to say that the man is very optimistic, every time he is very optimistic, the fan forums are full of:

【it's okay no problem!Definitely can recover to 100%. 】

[The top 12 games on October [-] should not be able to play at all... In March, they will definitely be able to come back and play the five games in the second half.I can only hope that xx and xx can hold on for the past two months...]

[Hehe, it didn't take three months at all, and he came back in half a month. Against South Korea on November 11th, fight for it. 】

【agree.Xxxx of the German team suffered from the same injury for one and a half months, Shen Qiuwang is lighter and will only be faster. 】

[No, I suggest not to worry... Let's take care of your body completely.not worth it. 】

…………

Staunton asked around, and finally introduced Shen Heng to a famous clinic in Italy.

The operation process was very smooth, but in fact, this kind of operation is not smooth. Whether you can return to the peak after that depends mainly on the progress of recovery. Basically, surgery accounts for [-]% and recovery accounts for [-]%.

The recovery process is extremely boring.

Every day, Shen Heng has to repeat those movements over and over again. There are several movements in total, several sets of each movement, and several movements in one set, which is very boring.

However, Shen Heng did not dare to slack off or be lazy at all. He did every movement to the extreme, not wanting to lose even a millimeter, for fear of affecting the peak height he could reach in the future. He is only 27 years old.

But... still boring.

Staunton will give "rewards."

Every night, Staunton would carefully watch the recovery video recorded by Shen Heng, and then give him a lingering kiss.Then, if Shen Heng did not neglect for three consecutive days, he would use his hands or mouth to help the other party "relax".

Taking care of their legs, they didn't go to bed again.However, Shen Heng knew for the first time that he could play so many tricks with his hands and mouth.

Every night before going to bed, Staunton would help Shen Heng sit on the edge of the big bed, then squat down, kiss his injured knee, kiss his slender incision, and gently say: "Get better." "Definitely." Get well."

Although the cruciate ligament is fine, the knee injury is also fatal. The doctor has been unable to predict how serious the injury will be.

I don't know what's going on, but when Staunton said this, Shen Heng's great sense of fear dissipated a lot unknowingly.

For the recovery period, psychological pressure is the most terrible thing.If the mental state is absent, the physical state is also absent.

Every time he was kissed on the knee, Shen Heng felt that long scar was warm and itchy.

Staunton also took Shen Heng to improve his playing style, so that Shen Heng would be less dependent on his knees in the future.Moreover, Shen Heng is 27 years old this year, and the peak period of an athlete's body is around 26 years old. Shen Heng's fast and aggressive style of play will not last long. Therefore, by taking advantage of this injury, he hopes to use another advantage of himself That is to say, running position, practiced to the extreme.He hopes that after receiving the ball, he can handle the ball in a simpler and more efficient way, whether it is passing or shooting.First of all, he needs to be more confident and decisive, and Staunton's gentle encouragement can undoubtedly give him these.

…………

Shen Heng was not in a hurry to come back.

He waited until January according to the team doctor's plan.

In the end, his movements, his feelings, and medical reports all showed that Shen Heng was ready to play.

When the head coach asked Shen Heng which game he would like to come back to, Shen Heng looked at the schedule in his hand, without hesitation, insisted, and said: "The game against Chariots." The second game in the second half of the Premier League is the home game against Chariots.

"Oh?" said the head coach, "against Chariots... the pressure will be great, should we choose an underdog team?"

"No..." Shen Heng replied, "I hope... that match against Chariots will make an official comeback."

"Okay." The head coach didn't know why, but still respected Shen Heng, "Then warm up before the game."

"I will."

The first game after recovery is crucial for an athlete.

First of all, because the injured position has just recovered, a person will instinctively avoid using the injured leg, so that the pressure on the other leg suddenly increases, and athletes who have just recovered from one leg and the other leg is injured abound. Moreover, it is often a serious injury.In other words, he had to overcome his instincts.Shen Heng felt that Staunton was...he could feel at ease and calm down.

In addition, after the athletes recover, they often start to tie their hands and feet. Because of fear, they dare not grab the ball at [-]-[-], and then their careers take a sharp turn.Shen Heng still felt that with Staunton around, he would become much braver and more normal.

After all, this is his first serious injury.

Before the game, Staunton repeatedly told Shen Heng to trust the doctor—he recovered, so he must not be afraid, and play football as before, that is to say, play like a normal person.

Shen Heng nodded again and again.

The head coach replaced Shen Heng in the 84th minute of the game.

At this time, the Chariots are already 4 to 0 with the Kings.Before the re-kick-off in the middle circle, the fourth official raised the sign, No. 7 bet off and Shen Heng was on.

Shen Heng clapped hands with the No. 7 teammate who came down, walked to his seat, took a deep breath, and then looked at Staunton.

Staunton was watching him too.

The eyes met, and across the crowds of the two teams, Staunton raised his hands, palms down, and pressed down, signaling to calm down, "It will be fine", Shen Heng nodded slightly.

Sure enough, this person can give him strength, no matter when.He is calm at the moment.

What is this injury?Shen Heng felt that even if he was really seriously injured, even if he fell into the abyss and hell, he could become stronger and be reborn from the ashes when the two looked at each other.

The referee's whistle sounded.Shen Heng began to run actively.

fine!very good!

I'm fine...

When the ball came, he forgot about his injury, and became the one who "competed" with Staunton and wanted to shine.

It feels so good to run, it feels so good to touch the ball, it feels so good to play.

In 10 minutes, Shen Heng even created an excellent pass, but the person who received the ball didn't know whether he wanted to pass or shoot. In short, with a light touch on his toe, the ball immediately bounced very gently into the opponent's goalkeeper. arms.

So in the end the score was fixed at 4:0 on the big screen.

But Shen Heng felt that his condition was super good.

He is no different from before.Moreover, because he is determined not to rely too much on his own speed in the future, his several handling methods seem to be more concise!

Teammates came up to congratulate.They lost badly this time, but they still have to congratulate Shen Heng.

But Shen Heng secretly looked at Staunton who was leaving the field from the gap between his teammates.

Staunton noticed Shen Heng's gaze, looked back, and the corners of his lips twitched.

"..." In an instant, Shen Heng's heart beat faster again.

…………

That night, Shen Heng was dragged to bed again.

They hadn't tangled in months, and tonight they were having a blast.

Both are athletes with top-notch strength and stamina. Ever since he opened the meat, Shen Heng has been abducted by Staunton to become more and more open. One night before he was injured, he even played with an Italian chandelier and succeeded.

"Hmm..." After being exhausted, Shen Heng lay on Staunton's broad and thick chest, panting heavily.

"Did you feel good today?" Staunton asked, "Whether it's on the pitch or on this bed, are you feeling good?"

"Well," Shen Heng propped himself up, looked at Staunton's long eyelashes and blue eyes below, and smiled, "It's all very cool."

He was really happy running and hitting the ball, and now...he is also very happy, both of which are the most extreme life experiences in his life, which he never thought about before deciding to "study abroad".

Looking closely, Shen Heng drowned in the deep and light blue again.

He thought of their entangled eyes when the team doctor said it was a "cruciate ligament", thought of the fingers they clasped before the doctor announced the inspection report, and thought of their company day and night after he began to recover from boredom, and suddenly felt that he could no longer leave this man up.

He braced him.

He allowed himself to be persistent and strong, and he became something he couldn't even believe himself.

One day in the future, if there is no Staunton...it will not be so complete.

Pushed and shoved impulsively, Shen Heng suddenly said something he hadn't rehearsed at all, he said: "Staunton... let's be together forever."

Staunton said nothing.

Shen Heng still propped up his body and looked at each other, completely confused, and continued to say in a daze: "That is to say, I...whether I am in the king, or in the next team, or the next team, both of us They are lovers. Even after I retire and become a coach, the two of us will be together. Even... I retire and idle, my hair is gray and my body is weakened. You and I are still like this. Hug every day, Kiss till the end."

Staunton remained silent.

Thinking that the other party was British, Shen Heng was suddenly a little scared and ashamed, he said: "Ah, that, is it strange for me to say that? You don't usually say that, do you?"

"Well, that's not a big deal."

Shen Heng: "..." Sure enough, I was a little ashamed.

But Staunton looked at Shen Heng, pressed Shen Heng's neck with his right hand, suddenly pulled and grabbed him forcefully, crushed and rubbed on his lips, panting warmly while torturing him, and continued: "But, I promise you. I swear."

Shen Heng: "..."

The two kissed inextricably.

While kissing, Staunton said: "Then it's settled. We'll be together forever."

The author has something to say: The two of them are so sweet!

Finish tonight or tomorrow night!