The Sports Healer Starting from Milan

Chapter 26 Blue Zone

the next day.

A sign that read "Blue Zone" was hung on the door of the counseling room.

It also welcomed its first patient.

Adriano cautiously surveyed the interior of the room.

A warm yellow floor lamp and a fabric sofa are placed to the side, and sunlight streaming through the gaps in the curtains creates a Tyndall effect.

The room is very well soundproofed.

The noise from the training ground could not be heard at all inside.

He knew why the club had called him over.

But he didn't want to do that kind of psychological counseling; he felt that those psychologists didn't understand his thoughts at all.

He paused for a moment when he saw that Bergomi was sitting in the chair.

Inter Milan does not publicize its psychological counseling department, and most people are unaware of its staff composition.

It looks like a very mysterious department.

This is to reduce the department's presence and allow the players to lower their guard.

Bergomi poured himself a glass of water and placed it in front of Adriano, softening his tone, "Adriano, I didn't call you here today to give you a psychological evaluation. You know that although I've been a player and acted in movies, I've never studied psychology."

Adriano smiled.

Bergomi is a legend for every Inter Milan player.

Therefore, Adriano was not particularly resistant.

"We're just having a casual chat today," Bergomi continued.

Then he actually started chatting with Adriano.

From embarrassing stories about his former teammates to finding authentic Brazilian barbecue in Milan.

Say whatever comes to mind.

Adriano listened very attentively.

He would occasionally interject with, "My mom's cooking is even better," and then he would suddenly pause for a moment.

Since my father passed away.

He hadn't mentioned his mother to anyone for a long time.

It's not because I don't want to.

It's because every time it's mentioned, it reminds me of my father.

And every time I think of my father.

It takes him several days to recover from the sadness of missing someone.

It came up very naturally today.

Bergomi didn't delve into the topic, but instead mentioned that he had been selected by Pelé as one of the FIFA 100 members the previous year.

"To be honest, I was a little scared when I won the award."

Bergomi shrugged. "Because of Pele's mouth, I guess..."

Adriano's lips were pursed.

He knew what Bergomi meant because Pelé was notorious for his jinxing; whoever Pelé favored would suffer misfortune.

"Fortunately, I've already retired."

Bergomi laughed.

The two chatted casually in a relaxed atmosphere.

As the match was ending, Adriano was about to leave when he stopped and turned back to ask, "Mr. Bergomi, where is that barbecue restaurant you mentioned? I'd like to try it after the match."

I'll tell you after the match against Juventus.

Bergomi wore a mysterious expression.

Adriano inexplicably felt a surge of desire for this highly anticipated showdown in early October.

The desire to win.

After Adriano left, Lin Mu, Beck, and Rossi arrived.

After Lin Mu finished reviewing the medical records, he looked up and gave a thumbs-up in admiration, "Amazing! The first time was so effective. Maybe it won't be long before we can try to solve the core problem."

The core issue, of course, is the root cause of Adriano's depression.

That is, the sudden death of his father.

Bergomi leaned back in his chair, reflecting on the conversation. "This job is quite meaningful."

"certainly."

Lin Mu nodded.

Any job that can change a person is meaningful.

After chatting for a while, the group set goals for their next psychological consultation based on Adriano's answers.

Bergomi was still allowed to control the process.

Because he was a professional player, he has a very accurate understanding of players' psychology and is very empathetic. In addition, he is a veteran of Inter Milan.

The fact that Lin Mu and his colleagues, being laymen, are giving orders haphazardly will only cause problems.

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2005 10 Month 2 Day.

Lin Mu drove to the Pinettina training ground, where Inter Milan has a crucial match tomorrow.

Against Juventus.

He was going to travel 150 kilometers by bus with the team to Turin.

The television on the bus was broadcasting the news.

Recoba was immersed in the music with his headphones on.

Materazzi was speaking gently on the phone with his children, showing no signs of being a football bully.

Adriano gazed quietly out the window.

Mancini was the busiest, constantly thinking about tactics.

"Juventus is too strong."

He muttered to himself.

The current Juventus squad is the one built by Capello after taking over from Lippi.

The forward line features Ibrahimovic and Trezeguet.

The midfield boasts formidable players like Nedved and Emerson, while the defense features Cannavaro and Zambrotta, needless to say.

They're all formidable individuals.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who transferred to Juventus for €1600 million, was named Serie A Player of the Year last season.

Under Capello, it has become increasingly well-rounded.

He just has a bad temper. It was previously revealed that he had a conflict with his teammates and almost got into a physical fight.

But this also made Mancini very tempted.

If only we could bring Ibrahimovic back to Inter Milan.

Three hours later, the group arrived in Turin.

Lin Mu and Inter Milan's team doctor first gave the players a simple check-up at the hotel, and then went to the stadium with them to warm up.

have to say.

As the first football stadium in Italy to be wholly owned by a club.

The Stadio delle Alpi is very grand, with the pavement outside the stadium inlaid with gold stars of Juventus' 50 greatest players, and the iconic 86-meter-high tricolor steel mast can be seen from a distance.

"Everyone is in pretty good shape."

Lin Mu analyzed it from a doctor's perspective.

Materazzi's movements were much more fluid than before.

Adriano was sprinting, and you could see how powerful he was from the force of his push-off and his ability to maintain his balance.

When Figo shifted his weight while dribbling, his ankle support became more stable.

They also dare to change direction without restraint in a small area.

As for Cambiasso, Lin Mu had done a lot of work to loosen the adhesions in his adductor muscles, and now he can move laterally much faster.

This is important in Serie A, where a chain-like approach is favored.

"Indeed, look at Alvaro's free kick, it went straight into the top right corner of the goal, the feel of it was amazing! I have a strong feeling he'll definitely score today!"

Marco de la Casa clenched his fist.

Lin Mu looked at Recoba upon hearing this.

As Recoba's rehabilitation physician, no one knew better than him how well Recoba was recovering.

Perhaps this is what makes the human body so amazing.

With a reasonable rehabilitation plan and the support of recovery bonus badges.

Lin Mu originally thought it would take at least three weeks for Recoba to recover to its current state.

But in reality, it happened ahead of schedule.

Lin Mu attributed the problem to Recoba being caught in a positive feedback loop.

Lin Mu has recently been studying some psychology.

This is called the spiral of self-efficacy.

In other words.

By continuously building confidence through spiraling recovery and progress, and by making confidence a habit through enhancing self-efficacy, stress can transform from a constraint on action into a driving force.

"You believe you can do it, and then you actually do it, and then you believe you can do it even more."

Lin Mu smacked his lips.

Marco de la Casa was completely bewildered by the tongue twister of the trees.