Benjamin opened his eyes to the soft glow of the morning sun filtering through his curtains.
He stretched, feeling the stiffness in his muscles from two weeks without action. A deep breath in, a slow exhale—he was ready. He had to be.
Monday was a quiet day at the training ground. The players had been given a full rest day after their tough 2-1 loss against Ado Den Haag. Some stayed home, recovering with ice baths and light stretches.
Others, like Benjamin, chose solitude, mentally preparing for what lay ahead. He spent the day going over match footage, visualizing his movements, picturing himself back on the pitch.
The injury had kept him out for too long, but the next game wasn't just any game—it was against Liverpool, and the team needed him.
Tuesday morning arrived with a crisp bite in the air. Benjamin walked into the training facility, the smell of fresh-cut grass and damp earth filling his lungs.
