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Because of the non-cooperation of the parties, others will not be able to know how Messi's single "black eye" came from. However, everyone looked at him with a little subtlety, because it was obvious that it was a bruise caused by a fist. Batista vaguely hopes that Messi will do a physical examination, the big war is imminent, and he doesn't want the core of the team to have hidden dangers and fall on the doorstep.
Messi knew that he had no physical problems except for the miserable-looking "dark circles" on his face, but in order to reassure the coach, he still went for an examination.
Of course, everything turned out to be normal, and when he finally came out, the team doctor Daniel Martinez handed him an ointment, and said with a smile: "Twice in the morning and evening, apply evenly around your eye sockets, believe me, as long as it takes two days, you will still be the same handsome guy." But Leo, it looks like you've got a brutal girlfriend...... And he loves boxing?"
Although Messi was a little embarrassed, he was thick-skinned and survived, but the words that followed made his face burn red, and his saliva choked in his throat, he couldn't help coughing again and again, and he couldn't say anything, so he could only shake his head anxiously.
Daniel's expression was amused with a little ambiguity, and he patted Messi's back: "Don't worry, I will never talk too much before you announce it to the public." ”
His fingers made a zipper gesture on his mouth, as if he saw through the other party's shyness. There is also a basis for him to be so sure.
Although he is a team doctor rather than a professional psychologist, in order to do a better job and strengthen communication with players, Daniel usually reads some books on psychology.
He thinks that firstly, Messi did not bring negative emotions such as anger, anger, depression, sadness and other negative emotions when mentioning the injury on his face, but used a subtle angry, funny and embarrassing attitude to show that the person who did it had a good relationship with him and was very familiar, and this may just be an accident and misunderstanding; So, after thinking about it, Daniel felt that this person was a woman or Messi's secret girlfriend so logically.
Messi, who came out of the medical room, was in a trance, especially when he thought of the obscene expression on Daniel's middle-aged man's face, "Don't say it, I understand, this will be a secret between us", he had the urge to vomit blood.
Rafael on the training ground doesn't have as much trouble as the Barcelona king, and he's working with Pastore and Gago on a three-man passing session.
In fact, some of Batista's tactics and personnel arrangements can be seen from his grouping, such as the other two groups on the offensive end are Higuain, Aguero, Di Maria on the first team, and Messi, Tevez and Ravic on the other.
Obviously, Messi's team should be the starting team in the Copa America, and Tevez was in it to surprise Rafael. Because in previous news reports, Tevez was said by the media to leave the team sooner or later, and even if he stayed, he would definitely not appear in Batista's tactical sequence, but the actual situation is diametrically opposite, and I don't know whether it was a smokescreen released before, or Batista simply compromised under pressure.
Gonzalo Higuain's side are the second-tier mainstay and are the best substitutes in the event of a tactical problem or a lack of form or injury.
As for Rafael, the last man in the forward team, even if he can make the 23-man squad, it is in Batista's heart...... It is estimated that it is also a good-looking mascot.
Raphael himself was clear, but he did not give up on himself, and while training seriously, he responded to Pastore's accosting.
He and Pastore have known each other since the World Cup in South Africa, but at that time he was a sparring partner, and the other party was already a member of the national team, and the real friendship between the two began on the last trip to the United States - Rafael, who was willing to assist, won the favor of many second-tier players of the national team, and Pastore was among them.
Not to mention that the two still have a lot in common, such as Pastore and the current River Plate head coach Capa had a mentor-apprentice relationship with the Hurricanes, and it was also another example of the story of Maxima and Bole that people talked about, and as we all know, Rafael also began to shine under Capa's promotion and became the current Argentine superstar.
In May this year, Rafael was banned for "violence on the pitch", and Pastore also gave an interview to Argentina's Tyc TV to speak for him.
On the other hand, another member of the group, Gago, was more silent, and his delicate face always seemed to be covered with a sense of sorrow, and he seemed to be preoccupied. The former "Prince of Boca" is only 25 years old this year, playing as a midfielder, but he rose to fame early, when Rafael was only 10 years old when he made his mark at Boca Juniors.
It was also the first time Rafael had met Gago, but he was no stranger to him.
Entering the national team this time, Terri made a lot of preparations, such as in order to avoid Rafael's "face blindness" accidentally offending her teammates, she deliberately compiled the information of the 26 members of the national team into a book and forced him to read it through.
So Rafael didn't have the dilemma of knowing the other party's name and club as he did last time, and he didn't know anything else.
Gago was once in Boca what Rafael is now to River Plate, a star of hope for Argentina.
In 06, Gago landed on Real Madrid with the title of "Winter Transfer King" and "Redondo II" at that time, and his efforts and ability allowed him to gradually get the recognition of the Bernabeu and the main position of the team, but the good times did not last long, and he did not fully adapt to the rhythm of the European arena, he suffered frequent injuries, not only in Real Madrid, but also became a marginal figure in the national team, during the World Cup in South Africa, Maradona gave him up because he did not have the opportunity to play in the club.
It is said that Gago's current appearance in the national team is due to Batista's personal feelings, as he was one of the key members of the team that led him to win the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Although Gago was born in Boca, the hatred between the clubs does not seem to affect his friendliness towards Rafael.
"Hello, Raphael, I can call you that, right? Your last name is so awkward that I don't pronounce it very well. When we first met, Gago, with a smile on his face.
Raphael smiled and nodded, "Of course, Fair." The work of beating the snake with the stick made Pastorey next to him speechless for a while.
However, Gago did not care about this: "I was recuperating from an injury in Boca last November, and I really wanted to go to the Super Derby, but the physiotherapist stopped me, he was afraid that I would have an accident at the monument...... "He almost immediately went into a state of reminiscence.
On that occasion, he single-handedly overturned Boca at home, and Rafael made a great impression on Gago who was watching the game at home.
Rafael's self-confidence, elegance, elegance, and magnificence dazzled Gago, as if he saw his former self, although the position was different, he thought they were all the same, chasing elegant football, which was engraved in the bones and could not be changed no matter what.
Gago said and disappeared, and Raphael didn't know how to talk at all, so he could only look at Pastore.
Gago didn't say anything more, and the trio continued to train until Pastore mentioned the transfer, and Rafael did not hide his anticipation and eagerness for the European scene.
In between training, Rafael ran to drink water, and Gago suddenly appeared beside him: "When you go to Europe, you have to get used to being always alone, living alone, without the aura of the country, the huge pressure makes people breathless, like going against the wind, and if you can't move forward, you may be crushed." ”
Although the other man's voice was soft, as if talking to himself, Raphael knew that the other party was talking to him, but before he could reply, Gago said: "The eagle of the Pampas always wants to conquer, but if the wings are not strong enough......"
Watching Gago leave faintly, Raphael stood in place with a black line on his face, he probably knew, this seemed to be the other party's speaking style, talking to himself plus talking halfway, fortunately he didn't have obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise he was really afraid that he wouldn't be able to control his hands......
Raphael held the water glass and fugume, a football fell from the sky and smashed on his back, his familiar shoulder blade moved to unload the ball, turned around and stopped the ball at his feet, he saw the culprit at a glance, and snorted angrily: "You still want to plot against me." ”
There was a heavy artillery bombardment on the spot, and not a drop of water from the seven-point full water glass in Raphael's hand spilled outside.
Banega, who also came to drink water, almost popped out his eyes from the beginning to the end.
The powerful pass did not bother Messi, who had been prepared for a long time, and he also stopped the ball very beautifully, and he shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands in a very unflattened manner at Rafael.
Mascherano looked at this scene and was a little puzzled: "The scene is repeated? He was thinking of the time he trained in South Africa, where Rafael turned and played long balls with his back to him, and the little angel seemed to be more in control than the last time.
Because it was a small break in training, everyone in the national team was still on the training ground, and most of them saw this scene.
Militto whistled and praised in a loud voice: "Perfect!"
Rafael was ready to settle accounts with Messi, while Batista on the sidelines was thoughtful.