Chapter 226 The Road to Legend Is Not Easy to Walk

"Zhou Yi... I'm... finished..." When he saw Zhou Yi appearing in front of him, Mark finally couldn't help crying.

"What are you talking about? Why is it all over?" Zhou Yi comforted him.

"cruciate ligament...cruciate ligament..." Mark muttered the word again.

"It's not an amputation, what's there to worry about?" Zhou Yi asked.

"Uh..." Mark didn't expect Zhou Yi to say that. He was speechless for a moment and didn't know what to say.

Even Mark’s parents and the Wagners next to them were a little surprised.

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When Zhou Yi opened the door and entered the ward, Cortana, who had her back turned to him, raised her hand to wipe away the tears that were about to overflow from her eyes. Then he raised his head and sniffed, trying not to let any more tears flow out.

She stood in this position for a while.

Until Schulze came back with Zhou Yi's suitcase.

"Where's Zhou Yi?" he asked Cortana.

Cortana pointed to the ward: "He went in."

"Oh... Then I'll wait for him outside." As he said that, Schulze sat on the chair.

Cortana looked back at him, as if she wasn't used to being alone with him, so she turned and walked towards the ward, intending to see her brother. She didn't know that he was emotionally disturbed when he saw his best friend arriving. Will it get better?

The physical injuries were terrible, but what Cortana was most worried about was the psychological blow her brother had suffered.

As his biological sister, Cortana felt heartbroken when she thought of him lying on the hospital bed with lifeless eyes.

His lively and lovely brother became like a corpse that had lost its soul and life...

When she gently pushed open the ward door, she happened to hear Zhou Yi's voice.

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"In 1984, Roberto Baggio, who had just signed for Fiorentina, was tackled in the last game of Vicenza and tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. He needed 220 stitches for the operation. Yes. Eighteen to thirty-seven years old,

In his nearly two decades of Serie A career, Baggio underwent six surgeries on his right knee, but he used his incomplete legs to score 205 league goals. "

Zhou Yi ignored the surprised looks of the Wagners and Mark, but kept talking to himself.

"In 1999, Ruud van Nistelrooy ruptured his cruciate ligament in a friendly match and rested for ten months. This injury caused his move to Manchester United to be delayed for a year. As a result, he reached the peak of his career at Manchester United. Peak, known as the 'King of the Small Zone'."

"Also in 1999, during Inter Milan's match against Lecce, Ronaldo tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. It took him nearly six months to recover. But he recovered not long after, and he returned in the Italian Cup final against Lazio. As a result, after just six minutes of playing, Ronaldo, who was unmarked, suddenly fell to the ground with another cruciate ligament. This time it took him two years to recover. But after recovering, he led the Brazilian national team to win the World Cup and became that player. Top scorer in the World Cup."

"In 2005, while still in Stuttgart, Lahm tore the cruciate ligament in his right knee during training and was out for half a year. But now he is the double captain of Bayern Munich and the German national team."

"In the Milan Derby in 2007, when Samuel was defending Kaká, three fake moves by Kaká caused his cruciate ligament to rupture. He once wanted to retire early. But he didn't in the end. In 2010, he followed Inter Milan won the treble."

"In 2008, in the match between Roma and Livorno, Roma captain Totti ruptured his cruciate ligament, ending that season prematurely. Now he is still the captain of Roma and a hero of Roma, and his career has not ended."

“In March 2009, in a match between Italy and Montenegro, Di Natale tore the cruciate ligament in his left knee. He underwent surgery and was out for six months. However, after his comeback, he scored 29 goals and became the Serie A Golden Boot. , last season he won the Serie A Golden Boot with 28 goals."

"In 2010, Inzaghi felt knee discomfort during the game. After being substituted, he was diagnosed with a torn cruciate ligament and underwent surgery shortly afterwards. Because Inzaghi was 37 years old at the time, everyone thought he would suffer from this. Retired. But he made a successful comeback on May 15 this year, just in time for the end of the season. He is still playing this season."

As if he was memorizing a manuscript, Zhou Yi finished speaking. Then he looked at the dumbfounded Mark and said, "You told me you are finished? Then tell me, are the above people finished?"

Mark just stared at Zhou Yi blankly, unable to say a word.

The same goes for the Wagners.

Cortana came in quietly, and so did Cortana, who was leaning against the door.

"Can't answer, right? Because none of them are finished! Any one of them finally returned to the green field! And achieved great achievements. You are only twenty years old, Mark, what do you have to despair about? Cruciate ligament, many players have been injured. Indeed, it is destructive to players. But I prefer to call it 'the touchstone of great players'. Those who can get through it, without exception, are great players. Careers are shining and glorious. Are there any who can't make it through? If so, their careers will be dead."

Zhou Yi spread his hands.

"It's not a big deal to die. There's more to life than football. But Mark, do you still remember what you said to me? In our first Ruhr derby against Schalke 04 last season, you played What you said to me after scoring your first goal in the Dortmund first team. Do you remember?"

Mark looked at Zhou Yi in confusion. He might not remember it, or maybe he didn't think of it because his brain hadn't reacted yet.

"You said you have a new dream. You not only want to stay in the first team, but also play in the first team. You also want to be a Dortmund player who many people will remember you after you retire and become a Dortmund legend! Zhou Yi pointed at Mark and said, "You said this, right?"

Something glimmered in Mark's eyes, and the expression on his face changed.

"You remembered it, right?" Zhou Yi asked again.

"I am...I said this..." Mark said with difficulty.

Zhou Yi smiled and said: "Right, I remembered it correctly! How can someone who wants to become a legend say that he is going to die now?"

"But my cruciate ligament is injured, Zhou Yi..." Mark said aggrievedly.

"Yes, you are injured there. So what? Overcome the injury and return to the court. Isn't this a normal thing? Is it possible that you are already thinking about retirement? Aren't you?" Zhou Yiyong Looking at Mark in disbelief, Mark lowered his head in shame.

"Remember what I said to you, Mark? I said you were afraid of your dreams and were beaten down by your dreams. Now I want to say that you were afraid of injuries and you were beaten down by injuries. For us players, Injuries are commonplace, and everyone will get injured sometimes. The important thing is not to never get injured, but what do you do when you face the injury. Are you shrinking because you are afraid of it? Or are you facing it bravely and overcoming it? Choose the first option The road is easy to walk. Choosing the second road is difficult. But the right road is always difficult to walk, Mark. Think about the road you took to become a professional player. Along the way, do you think it is easier to walk? ?"

Mark lowered his head, as if he was really recalling his journey along the way. From being talented when he was a teenager and joining the Dortmund youth team, to growing older and losing his talent, being discriminated against and ridiculed, to giving up on himself because he thought he could not become a professional player... In the end, he not only became a professional player, but also joined the Dortmund first team. team, and he also became a member of the German national team. He has gone further than he dreamed of when he was young!

Is this road easy to walk?

In fact, it’s not easy to walk at all…

"If you just want to be a professional player and score goals at the Westchester Stadium wearing a Dortmund shirt. You have already accomplished that goal. But if you want to become a Dortmund legend, you have a bigger goal. , so you have to pay more, and the road to legend will be harder to walk. That's fair, Mark. There is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get something, you have to pay something. The more you get, the more difficult it is. The more, the more you give.”

"Mark, let me tell you, I also want to be a legend. But not just a Dortmund legend, I want to be a football legend. I don't know if I can do it, but dreams always have to be there, right? "

Mark nodded and said smoothly: "What if it comes true?"

Zhou Yi laughed loudly when he heard this: "Yes! What if it comes true?"

The fact that Mark was willing to answer his words meant that his mood had improved, so he was very happy.

"I'll be waiting for you on the road to legend, Mark. So, come on, Mark."

Zhou Yi extended his hand to Mark.

Mark looked at him and stretched out his hand: "I will catch up with you, Zhou Yi! I swear!"

Zhou Yi pulled his upper body up with all his strength, and at the same time he leaned down and hugged each other. He slapped Mark on the back hard and whispered in his ear: "When you come back, I will give you a goal as a gift, Mark!"

"Like Kagawa?" Mark asked.

Zhou Yi smiled: "Yes, that's it!"

"Thank you, Zhou Yi..."

"Which one of us is following which one? You're welcome!" (To be continued.)