Today, Xia Xing lay in the room for a day and had a good night's sleep.

When I opened my eyes, it was already dark.

Xia Xing suddenly felt like a world away.

Isn't it time to finish eating?

As soon as he tried to get out of bed, he felt discomfort in his feet as soon as he pushed a little.

Oh yes, I'm hurt.

Xia Xing continued to lie down and called for a food delivery service.

Just five minutes after hanging up the phone, there was a knock on the door.

The catering service was pretty fast.

Xia Xing said, please come in.

Because he just told the delivery man that he was injured in his foot, just ask him to come up and open the door with a spare key card.

There was a swipe at the door, and someone came in.

Not the delivery man, though, but Ranieri.

"Coach, is that you?"

Ranieri smiled and closed the door, sat down by the summer window, and put the meal on the bedside table.

"How does your body feel?"

"It doesn't hurt, it shouldn't be a big problem."

"Well, that's good, but you also have to recuperate, after all, it's an ankle sprain, don't fall into the root of the disease."

"Don't worry, coach, I'll have a good rest for a few days, and then I'll be able to go back to the training ground, and I'll definitely be able to catch up with the game by then."

Ranieri didn't answer.

He motioned for Xia Xing to eat first, Xia Xing nodded, holding the lunch box and gobbling it up.

After all, I didn't eat much at noon, so I'm really hungry now.

Ranieri didn't speak either, he didn't want to disturb Xia Xing's feeling of eating.

In this way, Xia Xing was eating, and Ranieri was looking out the window in a daze.

In ten minutes, the meal was finished.

Xia Xing put the lunch box aside, and Ranieri heard the voice before looking back.

"Finished eating?"

"Hmm."

"There's juice here, drink a little bit."

"There is too much sugar in fruit juice, so forget it, I'll just drink water."

"It's okay, it's okay to drink less, the sweetness is to pay attention to adjust the mood."

In the team, Ranieri, who has always forbidden players to drink juice before the game, is now also open.

In fact, it is not a concession, but in Ranieri's heart, Xia Xing is no longer in a "pre-game" state.

Xia Xing smiled and pointed in the direction of the window: "The scenery outside the window is not bad?" ”

Ranieri smiled and shook his head: "No, but I think you may not be used to staring at you for dinner, so I simply don't bother you." ”

"Thank you, Coach."

"How's your body feeling?"

"It's much more comfortable when you're full, hehe."

"That's good."

The two chatted without a word, as if they were chatting about family life.

However, Xia Xing knew the other party's purpose.

Since Ranieri is careful to take care of his feelings, let's start on his own.

"Coach, you want to come and talk to me about the Champions League final, right?"

"Well, that's right. I don't want to hide your injuries. ”

"I know, it's not going well, and I've heard the conversation between the attending physician and you."

"Most probably, you won't be able to participate in the finals, you ......"

"I'm mentally prepared for this, don't worry."

"Alas......"

Looking at Xia Xing's calm expression, Ranieri became sad first.

"Xia, your injury may be more sad to me than yours.

I know it's a strange statement, but it's from the bottom of my heart.

"Now it's just the two of us, so I'm going to say something from the bottom of my heart.

"After a while I went out of the door, I won't admit to saying these things, hehe.

"You're a genius, a real genius,

"Even when you were young, Ronaldo and Messi were not as comprehensive as yours,

"I am very objective in my evaluation of you,

"The biggest gap between you and them is the starting point and the platform.

"If you're in a big club, maybe you're eligible to compete for the Ballon d'Or right now.

"I'm not exaggerating.

'You look at the present, if you hadn't been injured and led Leicester to the Champions League,

"You're even eligible to compete for the Ballon d'Or this year, I'm sure.

"So, I'm always mentally prepared,

"You can leave Leicester at any time.

"Xia, you don't have to explain anything, it doesn't make sense, I've been young, I've brought a lot of talented players, I know.

"I understand.

"It's been a near-perfect season for you.

'You've won almost everything, just one Champions League title away.

'It's great that you're able to do that on Leicester's platform, it's superb.

"In the future, when you go to the big clubs, playing in the Champions League will become commonplace, and playing in the Champions League final will also be commonplace.

'There will even be more than one Champions League title, so I have confidence in you.

'But for Leicester, for me, maybe there aren't many opportunities.

"It's a great honor to have a talent like you on this team.

'And Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante, Jamie Vardy, Drinkwater,

"It's Leicester's golden age,

"I'm not sure how many people will stay next season.

"But I'm sure that no matter how many people are brought in, it won't be able to reach the current height.

"I'm sure and I'm sorry.

'I'm so sad that you got injured in what could be my last Champions League final.

"But that's football, that's life.

"But I'm really unwilling......"

Ranieri sighed, looked out the window, and was speechless for a long time.

Xia Xing didn't speak either.

Ever since he met Ranieri, his impression of him has been that of gentleness, humility, understatement, and optimism.

But now, Ranieri is tinged with sadness.

Xia Xing knew that it was because of his injury.

As a veteran coach, Ranieri's coaching career has been an easy one.

There are too many difficulties behind the name of "tinkerer".

And now, he finally has the opportunity to build a "pure gold cauldron", but the fire is half extinguished.

How is it not embarrassing?

Xia Xing sat up straight: "Coach, don't be too upset. I'm injured, but it's not like I can't help the team at all. ”

Hearing this, Ranie nodded vigorously, and his eyes flashed again.

"You're right, even if you're injured, you're still an indispensable part of the team.

"I've already discussed with the coaching staff, tomorrow I will equip you with the best wheelchair and let you join the coaching staff temporarily.

"With your understanding of football, your understanding of your teammates, your analysis of your opponents,

"It's going to be of great use to the team.

"Maybe we still have a chance, maybe we can?"

Xia Xing nodded vigorously: "I also have this intention." ”

Ranieri smiled: "That's great! Let's work together and continue to create miracles! ”

Xia Xing paused for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Coach, I have a request, I hope you can agree." ”

Ranieri patted his chest: "No problem! As long as I can do it, I will do my best to help you achieve it! ”

Xia Xing paused again for a moment and slowly spoke.

"If I can get fit before the game, hopefully you can give me some playing time."

(End of chapter)