Chapter 323: Can’t wait any longer!
Ronaldinho means Ronaldinho in Portuguese.
There was a time when Ronaldo was also known as "Ronaldinho" because when he first debuted, there was another very famous Ronaldo in Brazil.
But gradually, Ronaldo used his performance on the court to turn the Brazilian surname Ronaldo into his exclusive name.
As soon as Ronaldinho debuted, he was hailed as the little Ronaldo. Everyone expected him to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps. He himself was the same, eager to transform from Ronaldinho to Ronaldo like his predecessor.
From Gremio to Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldinho has always lived in the shadow of Ronaldinho.
This situation did not improve until the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, when he formed the 3R combination with Ronaldo and Rivaldo and helped the Brazilian team win the World Cup. However, there are still many people who call him Ronaldo Jr.
He doesn't like this little word!
There are many reasons for moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Barcelona.
For example, he has said many times officially that he longs to succeed in Barcelona like Ronaldo. He longs to achieve results in this top team and to prove his strength on the stage of the Champions League.
And things like he wasn't happy at Paris Saint-Germain.
But deep in his heart, he had a purpose that he never told anyone.
European Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year!
These two awards are the key to his transformation from Ronaldinho to Ronaldo. Only after he gets them will others recognize him.
Rosell was a friend he had known for a long time. He knew what he was thinking and tried every means to persuade him to come to Barcelona.
Even though Barcelona couldn't even play in the Champions League in his first season, he didn't care.
Because he believes that he can help this top team to revive.
Sure enough, Rosell fulfilled the promise he made to him. After a season of adjustment, Barcelona gradually got back on track and began to introduce Brazilian players with a big budget, making Ronaldinho very comfortable here.
Although there was a dispute during this period that almost led to Rijkaard being fired, overall it was still under control.
But all of this changed after Su Dong joined!
If Ronaldinho has been the little Ronaldo for several years, whether it is the media, fans, or even Ronaldo himself who has given certification, then Su Dong's sudden emergence seems to be a sudden appearance.
Before he debuted in Portuguese Super League, no one had even heard of his name.
It seemed as if he suddenly made his debut from Sporting Lisbon and became famous overnight.
After that, the development of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union became unstoppable.
After winning the Portuguese Super League and UEFA Cup double at Sporting Lisbon, he won the La Liga and Champions League double in his first season after moving to Valencia. What's more frightening is that in the past two seasons, he has won five prestigious Golden Boot awards, including the Portuguese Super League, UEFA Cup, La Liga and Champions League, as well as the European Golden Boot.
Having just turned 20, Su Dong is even younger and more outstanding than Ronaldo was back then.
Overnight, the whole world was madly pursuing Su Dong.
All the things that Ronaldo had enjoyed and had not enjoyed in the past, all poured into the Soviet Union.
But all this had nothing to do with Ronaldinho. He was still Barcelona's top star and still enjoyed privileges within the team. Many people even said that Barcelona was suffering from a terminal illness, Ronaldinho addiction.
But Su Dong, who had no relationship with him originally, became related to him after a century transfer worth 80 million euros.
Su Dong has come to Barcelona! From the first day Su Dong joined Barcelona, the whole world has been discussing who will become the top player of Barcelona? The two are good friends, but not to the point of close friendship. Their cooperation on the court is more due to professional ethics.
Ronaldinho once told Su Dong that he didn't care what others said, he just wanted to play football happily.
This is indeed what he really thinks.
However, behind the joy of playing football is his desire to be at peace with himself.
He has been under a lot of pressure since his ankle injury.
He was eager to play, whether it was against Santander Racing or Sevilla, he wanted to play, and repeatedly asked the team doctor to re-examine his ankle, but the final result failed, which prevented him from participating in the game.
But in the Brazilian national team, he played, and played two games in a row. He was in good shape and performed well.
Why couldn't he play in Barcelona? More importantly, when he couldn't play, Su Dong was shining in the game. How could he not be anxious? He knew very well that when he was not there, the better Su Dong performed, the easier it would be for the fans to forget him.
So, the day after Barcelona played against Sevilla, Ronaldinho arrived at the Sports City early.
He made an appointment with the team doctor to have his ankle re-examined.
This time, he must get a pass to return to the game.
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As Ronaldinho walked past the gym on his way to the medical room, he could see what was happening inside from outside.
He saw a burly man with his back to him, practicing pull-ups on a machine, over and over again, without stopping.
Each time, his arms, shoulders, and back bulged with amazing muscles.
Even though he was sweating profusely during training, Su Dong was still meticulous and didn't even notice Ronaldinho outside the window next to him. The Brazilian was looking at him, and with every pull-up he did, the corners of his eyes twitched slightly.
This guy is a training maniac!
It's hard to imagine that he just played a league game in heavy rain last night.
If one really wants to convince others, Ronaldinho would say that what he admires most about Su Dong is the gym, because he himself doesn't like the gym at all, and if possible, he even hopes not to set foot in this place for the rest of his life.
It was hard for him to imagine what a person who spent all day in the gym was thinking. Ronaldinho also knew that Su Dong's success today was entirely due to his hard work.
He was even impressed by Su Dong's training intensity.
But……
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“It still doesn’t work!”
After a detailed examination, the team doctor shook his head and said, "According to the current situation, your ankle has only recovered 70% at most. I would not dare to issue you a match permit until it is 100% healed."
Ronaldinho sighed in frustration, "Come on, I played two games for the national team and I felt good."
"It's because you played those two games with injuries for the national team that your recovery was slowed down, do you know that?" the team doctor reminded.
But obviously, Ronaldinho didn't listen.
Like most Brazilians, he is wary and distrustful of European team doctors.
After saying goodbye to the team doctor and walking out of the medical room, Ronaldinho went straight to the office of head coach Rijkaard.
He left half an hour later, when the team was about to train.
After that, he continued to conduct rehabilitation training alone.
"How about it?"
After the training, the Brazilian players surrounded Ronaldinho and Belletti asked with concern.
Ronaldinho shook his head. "He still didn't agree, but he agreed that I could go to Amsterdam with the team. Whether I can play depends on the results of the reexamination before the game. If everything goes well, he will let me play."
As he spoke, Ronaldinho lost his usual joy and his brows were furrowed.
He knew that he couldn't waste any more time.
If Su Dong continues to perform like this, his position in the team will only be shaken. If Su Dong really wins the World Footballer of the Year and the European Golden Ball, it will be equivalent to consolidating Su Dong's position in Barcelona.
How would he cope with the situation at that time?
"Ankle injuries are very troublesome and we really can't take them lightly," Sylvinho advised.
Everyone nodded. The situation was indeed urgent, but if any casualties were left behind, it would not be worth it.
"I heard that Su Dong's physiotherapist Grant Downing is very good at rehabilitation training. How about we ask him?" Deco suggested.
He has a good relationship with Su Dong and is familiar with Su Dong's personal coaching team. In addition, he is also a professional player, so he naturally pays more attention to it.
"It's useless to ask. Do you think he will lend his personal coach to his number one competitor?" Edmilson asked back.
Everyone was speechless.
Although no one says it, everyone knows that Su Dong and Ronaldinho are indeed competitors.
What the two are competing for is the position of the team's top star.
"Actually, he's a pretty good guy. I think he'll lend it to you." Deco asked himself. He knew Su Dong quite well.
But no one else believed it.
Who would be willing to help someone who is competing with them?
"Anyway, I don't believe it." Edmilson shook his head.
Deco wanted to defend Su Dong, but Ronaldinho had already called a halt.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll be traveling with the team to the away game anyway, so we'll talk about it then."
As they were talking, they vaguely heard the conversation between Su Dong, Harvey and others not far away.
They made an appointment and planned to play the game in the temporary indoor football stadium in the corridor of the sports city.
The two sides agreed on a three-on-three game. Su Dong planned to form a team with Iniesta and Messi, while Xavi wanted to form a team with Puyol and Gerard. The bet was that whoever lost would treat the other to a meal.
Watching them walk by, Ronaldinho and others didn't look very happy.
He had hired someone to build that field not long ago, with the purpose of competing with several Brazilian players in the team.
Most Brazilian players are trained on indoor football fields.
But now, they haven't used it yet, and instead it has been used by Su Dong and others.
This made him feel as if he was just making things easier for others.
No, we can't wait any longer!
If I wait any longer, I will probably have less and less status in this team.
In the middle of the week, we will challenge Ajax away in the Champions League. I must play in this game!
Not only does he have to play, but he also has to perform well and show his strength to let everyone know that Ronaldinho is still Barcelona's number one star!
(End of this chapter)
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