He wasn't a top-tier star. As for the 2010 World Cup, who knew what kind of shape he'd be in by then, or if he could even make the National Team.
So this year's World Cup was quite possibly the most crucial one of his career.
If he missed it because of an injury, he would regret it for the rest of his life.
"Don't worry, you'll definitely make it."
Chen Yu pulled his hand away and went to find Rijkaard.
Sure enough, after hearing the news, Rijkaard felt as if his world was collapsing.
Xavi was injured, and so was Motta. If Edmilson, their starting defensive midfielder, was also out for the season, Barça's midfield would be completely decimated.
"Chen, are you sure it's a season-ending injury?" Rijkaard asked, his voice trembling.
Chen Yu "suspected" there was a problem with Edmilson's right meniscus.
Of course, that was just what he said. With the Eye of All-Seeing, the truth was plain as day.
It was a torn meniscus.
