1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:12,320 --> 00:00:13,680 There are cases where 4 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:19,120 an anterior cruciate injury can seriously affect a player's career. 5 00:00:21,360 --> 00:00:25,120 Mental strength during recovery represents 70% of the work. 6 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:29,640 I said: "Who's making me do this?" 7 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:31,720 Why? Enough is enough. 8 00:00:33,680 --> 00:00:37,840 I watched it on television and saw the grimace of pain. 9 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:42,560 When I didn't have everything I have now, 10 00:00:42,560 --> 00:00:45,160 I was just a kid with a dream. 11 00:00:49,000 --> 00:00:52,200 It's vital that we don't put too much pressure on it. 12 00:00:55,280 --> 00:00:57,240 This one goes on Instagram. 13 00:01:08,120 --> 00:01:10,240 Dammit, let me get back on the pitch. 14 00:01:19,240 --> 00:01:21,320 The ball is worked inside for Chiesa. 15 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:23,960 We're on the edge of the area, Chiesa stretches, 16 00:01:24,560 --> 00:01:26,400 again for Dybala, he plays it back to Chiesa, 17 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:29,000 Chiesa tries to kick it, but is closed down by Smalling 18 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:31,000 who takes the ball and the man. 19 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:32,520 Chiesa stays down. 20 00:01:33,720 --> 00:01:38,120 It's a clumsy tackle from Smalling. 21 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:41,240 Chiesa stays down, 22 00:01:41,240 --> 00:01:43,080 hopefully it's nothing serious, 23 00:01:43,080 --> 00:01:45,600 for the former Fiorentina player. 24 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:49,200 He's in a lot of pain, his arm goes up. 25 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:51,800 He took a knock to the left knee. 26 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:00,040 I was about to kick the ball, 27 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:02,400 when Smalling arrives. 28 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:05,480 And I feel this tremendous twinge in my knee. 29 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:13,200 At first, I thought I had torn a tendon. 30 00:02:15,760 --> 00:02:18,520 I drop to the ground and really feel that my knee had gone. 31 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:20,760 The doctor comes on. 32 00:02:21,360 --> 00:02:24,400 As soon as I see him, I say: "Doc, I can't feel my knee." 33 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:30,720 We tried to keep him calm because he was a little agitated. 34 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:35,800 "Stay on the field for a while until I call for a substitute." 35 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:41,480 "No, I can carry on", he said, "I can carry on, 36 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:44,200 I don't think it's that bad." 37 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:48,120 On the sidelines I said: "I'll have a go." 38 00:02:49,240 --> 00:02:51,600 But as soon as I put my foot on the pitch 39 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:54,440 I felt this 'tack' sound with every step. 40 00:02:54,440 --> 00:02:57,280 I felt 'tack' repeatedly. 41 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:00,760 First change of direction. 42 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:06,720 I felt a 'tack' sound, but it was stronger this time. I felt as if... 43 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:13,080 ...as if the knee was coming out of the joint. 44 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:17,080 I dropped to the ground and... 45 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:20,600 ...put my head in my hands. 46 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:23,520 When Lorenzo Pellegrini came over 47 00:03:24,760 --> 00:03:28,520 I said to him, "I've completely broken it." 48 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:40,560 I started crying as soon as the doctor 49 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:45,040 performed a kind of movement on me to see 50 00:03:45,040 --> 00:03:47,640 whether or not the cruciate was holding. 51 00:03:48,480 --> 00:03:52,400 He got shocked and did like this with his head. 52 00:03:54,240 --> 00:03:57,280 I started to despair, cry, and... 53 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:01,680 There are no words in a situation like that. 54 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:07,920 Knee valgus and... 55 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:10,720 ...internal rotation. 56 00:04:12,200 --> 00:04:13,200 Crack. 57 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:15,200 And that's it. 58 00:04:24,600 --> 00:04:27,160 We went to Innsbruck to see Professor Fink 59 00:04:27,160 --> 00:04:31,040 because he had already operated on two of our players, 60 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:33,720 Chiellini and Demiral, with excellent results. 61 00:04:36,840 --> 00:04:39,160 My mum came with me to Innsbruck 62 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:42,360 because I was in so much pain, 63 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:45,680 and was really afraid about what would happen. 64 00:04:47,800 --> 00:04:49,360 "This is the moment," 65 00:04:50,920 --> 00:04:52,000 I said, 66 00:04:54,280 --> 00:04:55,600 "When the ordeal begins." 67 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:13,160 Marlon. 68 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:17,520 Chelsea, Marlon, good boys. 69 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:19,520 Federico was a hyperactive child, 70 00:05:19,520 --> 00:05:21,680 a child who slept very little. 71 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:23,840 Clearly, as a mum, I thought, 72 00:05:23,840 --> 00:05:28,200 "Either he really gets into sports, 73 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:30,200 or he'll be a real handful." 74 00:05:31,760 --> 00:05:34,120 Federico and I are a bit in symbiosis, 75 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:35,560 we grew up together. 76 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:37,480 I was young when I had Federico. 77 00:05:37,480 --> 00:05:40,480 I took him to training every day 78 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:42,280 and took him to matches, 79 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:44,080 I took him to tournaments. 80 00:05:44,080 --> 00:05:47,000 I've always been there for him, in some way. 81 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:52,840 The strange thing about the injury is that 82 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:54,800 I just didn't think about it 83 00:05:54,800 --> 00:06:00,120 I watched it on the television, saw when it happened, 84 00:06:00,120 --> 00:06:04,880 how he screamed and I saw the grimace of pain. 85 00:06:04,880 --> 00:06:08,040 It didn't seem like something real to me, 86 00:06:08,040 --> 00:06:12,480 the idea of a serious injury. I didn't believe it was possible. 87 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:18,600 Ever since this injury came along, 88 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,360 I must admit, 89 00:06:20,360 --> 00:06:22,480 it frightens me a lot more now. 90 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:28,440 In terms of cases on worldwide records 91 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:33,760 an anterior cruciate injury can seriously affect a player's career. 92 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:37,240 They can fail to return to their former levels. 93 00:06:44,960 --> 00:06:46,200 Good morning. 94 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:52,440 Federico's operation went very well. 95 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:56,960 We repaired the injured cruciate. 96 00:06:56,960 --> 00:07:02,240 We sutured the meniscus to ensure greater stability of the knee. 97 00:07:03,400 --> 00:07:08,160 Look, when I do this it creates a vacuum. 98 00:07:08,360 --> 00:07:10,320 Then when I pull, it goes 'pop'. 99 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:11,560 Like that. 100 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:15,640 - Well, there's a positive side, because... - There's liquid, right? 101 00:07:15,640 --> 00:07:17,560 Then when you hear it make that 'pop' sound, 102 00:07:17,560 --> 00:07:20,720 there are still adhesions of the twisted knee there. 103 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:22,600 It's good. I'm happy. 104 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:24,880 OK. 105 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:29,320 OK! Good morning! 106 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:31,360 - How are you? - Good. 107 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:32,520 - Better? - Better. 108 00:07:32,520 --> 00:07:35,000 - Any swelling, pain? - No, it's good. 109 00:07:35,480 --> 00:07:37,160 Everything's great. I'm fine. 110 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:40,400 - Good morning. - Good morning. 111 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:44,040 Hey! Federico Chiesa! 112 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:54,240 Bye. 113 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:57,080 Everything OK? 114 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:00,000 - You been OK? - Yes, thank you. 115 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,240 - Is your family OK? - They're OK. They said hi. 116 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:04,600 Great! I'm glad to hear that. 117 00:08:04,600 --> 00:08:09,400 Whenever Federico came to the centre for rehabilitation. 118 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:13,000 The first thing he asked was "When can I come off the crutches?" 119 00:08:15,400 --> 00:08:17,480 This is a start. Good. 120 00:08:17,480 --> 00:08:19,480 - Good job! - Thanks. 121 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:23,160 Right now we're training the brain. 122 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:25,960 OK? Then the muscles follow. 123 00:08:25,960 --> 00:08:28,000 So, now we start with the crutch. 124 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:31,640 - Until I'm on the ground. - No, we start walking with the crutch. 125 00:08:31,640 --> 00:08:32,800 OK. 126 00:08:34,720 --> 00:08:36,360 What is our objective? 127 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:38,600 How much...? 128 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:41,400 - Don't do the tower of Pisa. - Don't do the tower of Pisa! 129 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:43,680 Parallel. Diagonal. 130 00:08:43,680 --> 00:08:45,920 Try to be as symmetrical as possible. 131 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:50,200 Remember we can apply a bit more than half the weight, OK? 132 00:08:50,760 --> 00:08:53,000 - Like this, it's OK. - Like that, It's OK. 133 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:54,320 It's a good start. 134 00:08:56,240 --> 00:09:00,480 Try to lose that hesitation, while you're walking, OK? 135 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:02,440 - When I take the weight. - When you take the weight. 136 00:09:02,440 --> 00:09:06,560 Remember you have to try to lead with the heel in your stride. 137 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:08,560 OK. 138 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:14,640 Right after the operation, Federico thought he'd taken the biggest step. 139 00:09:14,640 --> 00:09:20,760 I tried to explain there are specific stages you have to go through. 140 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:24,280 The very first one is to remove the crutches. 141 00:09:24,280 --> 00:09:25,880 OK, let's get started. 142 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:29,320 - Just walk, OK? - OK. 143 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:33,120 I don't want to keep saying this, but this is an important moment. 144 00:09:33,120 --> 00:09:34,400 Listen carefully. 145 00:09:34,400 --> 00:09:39,320 I'd like you to take off your shoes, OK? We'll walk without shoes. 146 00:09:42,120 --> 00:09:44,600 Do you feel you can do it without a stick? 147 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:46,280 Yes, let's do it. 148 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:49,960 Think you can do it? So, the knee feels symmetrical. 149 00:09:49,960 --> 00:09:51,960 It's stable? OK. 150 00:09:51,960 --> 00:09:54,640 OK! You've got this! 151 00:09:54,640 --> 00:09:57,640 Concentrate. Come on! 152 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:05,360 Don't think about it too much. Walk naturally. 153 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:08,160 Excellent! 154 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:11,400 Really good! 155 00:10:12,680 --> 00:10:14,080 Keep going. 156 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:21,720 Fantastic! 157 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:40,080 It's been a month, right? 158 00:10:41,160 --> 00:10:42,520 Yes, a month and a few days. 159 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:52,280 The first step without crutches is the highlight of any rehabilitation. 160 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:54,080 Removing the crutches. 161 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:55,760 Very important. 162 00:10:56,280 --> 00:10:57,520 Walking well? 163 00:10:58,160 --> 00:10:59,480 The next step. 164 00:11:13,040 --> 00:11:17,520 Heel toe. Toe heel, go, go! 165 00:11:18,480 --> 00:11:21,520 For me, starting to walk again, 166 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:25,200 was day one of the rehabilitation, quite literally, 167 00:11:25,200 --> 00:11:30,800 because after the surgery I was on crutches for six weeks. 168 00:11:31,200 --> 00:11:33,800 It's as if I never left the hospital, in a way, 169 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:36,320 because even with the smallest things 170 00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:37,880 I needed someone's help. 171 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:40,520 OK, Federico! Here I come! 172 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:50,880 Getting rid of the crutches was really liberating for me. 173 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:52,040 I couldn't stand them anymore. 174 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:56,480 Also because when you're used to running at 37 km/h, 175 00:11:56,480 --> 00:11:59,680 walking with crutches was torture. 176 00:12:03,920 --> 00:12:06,640 MARCH 56 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 177 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:12,000 It's been six weeks since the surgery. 178 00:12:12,480 --> 00:12:16,960 We have to go back to Innsbruck to assess Federico's condition. 179 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:18,920 It's something that needs to be done, 180 00:12:18,920 --> 00:12:22,800 to understand how things have evolved since the operation, 181 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:27,760 to eliminate any kind of psychological problems Federico might have. 182 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:33,280 Thank you. Bye. See you later. 183 00:12:39,600 --> 00:12:40,680 OK. 184 00:12:41,440 --> 00:12:42,440 Are we ready? 185 00:12:49,360 --> 00:12:51,520 - Good to see you! - Good to see you too! 186 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:54,160 - I'm better. - Much better shape than last time! 187 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:56,120 Now, I can walk again! 188 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:05,560 Now, the hard times is over now! 189 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:08,880 Look! Yes, it's coming back! 190 00:13:08,880 --> 00:13:10,080 It's good, huh? 191 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:12,120 Just lay down and relax! 192 00:13:12,120 --> 00:13:13,200 - OK. - Relax. 193 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:16,840 OK. 194 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:22,400 Nice. 195 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:24,400 Nice. 196 00:13:24,400 --> 00:13:25,960 Very good, very good shape. 197 00:13:26,680 --> 00:13:30,080 I think it's good to see that the first steps went well. 198 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:33,400 Of course, we always expect things to go well, 199 00:13:33,400 --> 00:13:36,960 but you never know, there is never 100% in medicine for anything. 200 00:13:36,960 --> 00:13:41,720 So, yes, it's good to see him and to see his progress, 201 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:46,520 see that the first steps of this long rehabilitation is going really well. 202 00:13:46,840 --> 00:13:48,360 I have, seriously, no pain. 203 00:13:48,840 --> 00:13:49,840 That's good. 204 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,320 How's the pain here? 205 00:13:55,560 --> 00:13:57,800 No strength. 206 00:13:57,800 --> 00:13:58,880 - No strength? - No! 207 00:13:59,680 --> 00:14:01,560 - I'll see when... - It'll come. 208 00:14:02,040 --> 00:14:04,480 Now, it's going to be rebuilding the muscle. 209 00:14:04,480 --> 00:14:07,760 Get better control of the leg. 210 00:14:07,760 --> 00:14:10,960 Get more easy functional movement. 211 00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:14,160 So this is far away from, you know, from contact. 212 00:14:14,160 --> 00:14:18,320 Get more functionally in his approach and then get the muscle back! 213 00:14:18,320 --> 00:14:19,400 Good! 214 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:21,360 - Happy. - Happy? 215 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:25,480 This is a good knee. This is better than the good one! 216 00:14:25,880 --> 00:14:28,160 - This is better than this. - This is the goal! 217 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:31,400 You see, when I put my shoe I can feel this. 218 00:14:31,720 --> 00:14:36,200 Yes. You will feel this for a while. You'll think of me for a while. 219 00:14:38,560 --> 00:14:42,840 - No. Today is a good day. - Today is a good day. 220 00:14:51,400 --> 00:14:54,040 APRIL 80 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 221 00:14:58,440 --> 00:14:59,800 OK, perfect. 222 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:04,520 Today my knee is a little less painful than than other days. 223 00:15:04,520 --> 00:15:06,800 OK, we talked about it yesterday. 224 00:15:06,800 --> 00:15:08,960 No, it's true. Today... 225 00:15:10,200 --> 00:15:13,880 I don't feel my knee so much. 226 00:15:14,280 --> 00:15:20,040 Each person has their own way of dealing with suffering. 227 00:15:20,040 --> 00:15:21,120 Let's go. 228 00:15:21,800 --> 00:15:22,800 Up. 229 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:24,520 One more time. 230 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:30,560 Federico had so much support at times. 231 00:15:30,560 --> 00:15:32,360 He needed a lot of support. 232 00:15:32,920 --> 00:15:36,920 At other times he amazes me with his willpower. 233 00:15:36,920 --> 00:15:39,400 And his ability to respond 234 00:15:39,400 --> 00:15:44,240 to painful stimuli or to discomfort or suffering. 235 00:15:44,240 --> 00:15:45,920 One, two. Does that hurt? 236 00:15:46,560 --> 00:15:48,200 It pulls a lot. 237 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:58,480 Quite often during training 238 00:15:58,480 --> 00:16:01,880 I'd feel lots of pain in my knee. I mean, really painful. 239 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:04,840 I said to myself: "Who's making me do this?" 240 00:16:04,840 --> 00:16:07,000 Why? Enough, enough. 241 00:16:09,160 --> 00:16:12,040 I think rehab starts right then at that moment. 242 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:14,280 When you say: "That's enough, I can't go on." 243 00:16:14,280 --> 00:16:18,080 But somehow you find the strength to say no, I can do one more. 244 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:27,800 Excellent! 245 00:16:30,880 --> 00:16:33,600 Breathe, get oxygen to the leg. Regain strength. Well done. 246 00:16:38,200 --> 00:16:39,880 He doesn't deal well with pain, 247 00:16:39,880 --> 00:16:42,560 partly because he's a man, let's say, 248 00:16:42,560 --> 00:16:46,520 and partly because he's always been healthy. 249 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:49,640 He's not used to suffering either physically 250 00:16:49,640 --> 00:16:51,040 or in any other way. 251 00:16:51,840 --> 00:16:56,280 I have always managed those moments when Federico is feeling low, 252 00:16:56,280 --> 00:17:01,640 by trying not to look at them as low moments. 253 00:17:01,640 --> 00:17:08,080 Obviously, as a parent, I have always tried not to show that I'm afraid, 254 00:17:08,080 --> 00:17:11,680 when maybe a mother is naturally feeling that way. 255 00:17:12,800 --> 00:17:16,600 In general, during particularly difficult moments, 256 00:17:16,920 --> 00:17:19,280 I manage to get a good grip on the situation, 257 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:23,200 maybe after the moment has passed I have a bit of a breakdown, 258 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:25,040 but that's the way I am. 259 00:17:26,320 --> 00:17:32,120 I'm afraid it's going to take a long time, 260 00:17:32,120 --> 00:17:34,920 before he can express himself, 261 00:17:34,920 --> 00:17:37,880 perhaps at the level he had reached before. 262 00:17:38,320 --> 00:17:41,440 Obviously it's very frightening, that's for sure. 263 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:06,200 - Hi. - Hi Fede. 264 00:18:14,080 --> 00:18:15,400 Hi Fede. 265 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:18,760 Good morning! 266 00:18:27,760 --> 00:18:31,600 Look at you! Walking out like that. 267 00:18:31,600 --> 00:18:34,280 It's the most beautiful thing I can... 268 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:36,160 It's spectacular, right? 269 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:39,160 Are you ready? 270 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:43,920 Are we clear, regarding your doubts, from a functional point of view, etc? 271 00:18:44,680 --> 00:18:49,160 Yes, although I had a little bit of a crisis. 272 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:50,880 Exactly, that's why I asked. 273 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:55,160 And then there's also the fact, for example... 274 00:18:56,280 --> 00:18:58,280 Always with this thing on my mind. 275 00:18:58,280 --> 00:19:01,120 The fear of starting to run again, 276 00:19:01,120 --> 00:19:05,360 that I've actually lost the ability to run, at the motor level. 277 00:19:05,720 --> 00:19:10,040 OK, but you don't have to learn how to run again. 278 00:19:10,040 --> 00:19:12,680 It sounds a bit ugly like that, 279 00:19:12,680 --> 00:19:17,800 but we need to strengthen the neurological circuits you already have. 280 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:20,440 There's a big difference. 281 00:19:20,880 --> 00:19:24,160 Mental strength during recovery, 282 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:26,720 from an injury of this kind, 283 00:19:26,720 --> 00:19:28,880 represents 70% of the work. 284 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:33,480 You have to keep going one day at a time, 285 00:19:33,480 --> 00:19:34,880 push yourself, 286 00:19:35,360 --> 00:19:38,440 and overcome that fear of the unknown, 287 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:42,720 which is there before your eyes every day. 288 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:08,880 Thank you, so much, thank you, we'll be waiting for you. 289 00:20:13,200 --> 00:20:14,800 Thanks a lot. 290 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:16,680 - How's your knee? - Better, thanks. 291 00:20:28,720 --> 00:20:31,360 The first time I went to the stadium with Lucia, 292 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:33,840 was for Chiellini's tribute. 293 00:20:49,000 --> 00:20:50,280 It's nice, the new shirt. 294 00:20:50,280 --> 00:20:53,040 I can't tell it's a new shirt from here. 295 00:20:53,880 --> 00:20:55,720 Look, who's got the ball now? 296 00:20:57,440 --> 00:20:59,480 - Which number? - Seven 297 00:20:59,480 --> 00:21:01,240 77! 298 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:04,520 With Lucia there's been this understanding, 299 00:21:04,520 --> 00:21:06,080 that felt different. 300 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:10,320 We started chatting in early January, 301 00:21:10,320 --> 00:21:12,280 but all pretty relaxed. 302 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:14,960 But then, of course, I also wanted to meet up, 303 00:21:14,960 --> 00:21:17,760 but, unfortunately I broke my cruciate. 304 00:21:18,240 --> 00:21:21,040 I had to convince her because she didn't want to come. 305 00:21:21,040 --> 00:21:24,320 She thought I was faking the pain. 306 00:21:24,680 --> 00:21:27,880 She said, "Come on, why don't we meet up outside? 307 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:30,160 "Let's go and get a coffee." 308 00:21:30,160 --> 00:21:32,240 and I said "Look, I can't." 309 00:21:38,320 --> 00:21:39,320 One. 310 00:21:41,600 --> 00:21:44,120 I told you one! 311 00:21:44,960 --> 00:21:49,920 Then she was finally convinced and we met up 312 00:21:49,920 --> 00:21:53,880 at my house and she could see that I couldn't move from the sofa. 313 00:21:54,520 --> 00:21:58,040 So, that was our first date. 314 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:02,080 I see what you mean. The style of the shirt itself. 315 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:04,320 Sometimes they are black or like that. 316 00:22:05,080 --> 00:22:07,680 Those are triangles put together. 317 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:09,160 Little drawings! 318 00:22:09,920 --> 00:22:12,120 It stays that way. One year it was the... 319 00:22:12,120 --> 00:22:14,280 They're not using the basic anymore? 320 00:22:14,280 --> 00:22:17,160 - With classic black and white stripes. - Exactly! 321 00:22:17,160 --> 00:22:19,360 This is this year's basic. OK? 322 00:22:19,360 --> 00:22:23,640 For example, 3 years ago, in 2020, we had a pink strip in the middle and... 323 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:25,200 ...black and white. 324 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:27,200 Understand? They change it every year. 325 00:22:27,200 --> 00:22:29,800 OK. What about the coloured one? Like blue? 326 00:22:29,800 --> 00:22:31,560 It's the away shirt. 327 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:36,520 I realised that there could be a future between me and Lucia, 328 00:22:36,520 --> 00:22:40,680 when she took the time to understand my situation. 329 00:22:40,680 --> 00:22:43,120 It helped me a lot. 330 00:22:43,480 --> 00:22:46,120 I mean, she saw my fragility right away. 331 00:22:48,040 --> 00:22:52,520 I mean, she basically saw, I think, one of the darkest moments of my career. 332 00:22:52,520 --> 00:22:57,040 She was really in tune with my emotions, 333 00:22:57,040 --> 00:22:59,920 my frailties, the difficult moments, 334 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:01,400 helped me pick myself up. 335 00:23:01,400 --> 00:23:03,640 And this really brought us together. 336 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:15,880 I went down onto the pitch for the first time since the injury 337 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:18,520 during Giorgio's farewell celebration. 338 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:22,120 I put on the full strip, all of it. 339 00:23:22,120 --> 00:23:27,760 The socks, shorts and shirt, but with trainers on. 340 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:29,880 I couldn't wear football boots. 341 00:23:29,880 --> 00:23:31,920 I was so emotional, 342 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:35,080 but she was more emotional than me. 343 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:38,960 Because when we first met, I told her: "No, this is not my life. 344 00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:41,440 This is temporary. My life is different. 345 00:23:41,440 --> 00:23:45,280 I play every three days, I'm always away." 346 00:23:45,880 --> 00:23:48,400 So by explaining this to her, 347 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:51,440 I think she understood the emotion I feel 348 00:23:51,440 --> 00:23:54,720 when I go out onto the pitch and play football. 349 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:45,040 MAY 135 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 350 00:24:47,880 --> 00:24:48,880 - Hi. - Hi. 351 00:24:51,160 --> 00:24:53,240 And who doesn't work... Do you know that one? 352 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:58,640 How the hell do you do that? No, come one, it's not like that. 353 00:24:58,640 --> 00:25:00,760 What were you saying about De Sciglio? 354 00:25:02,920 --> 00:25:07,440 De Sciglio doesn't close the abdomen! Now I see why he has problems. 355 00:25:08,400 --> 00:25:10,280 Yeah, but you're getting too big, 356 00:25:10,280 --> 00:25:14,160 I've got a headache, damn it! 357 00:25:14,640 --> 00:25:17,520 - No! - Yes, I have a headache, it's true. 358 00:25:17,520 --> 00:25:18,680 A headache, today? 359 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:21,880 What is that elastic band cutting off blood to your arm? 360 00:25:21,880 --> 00:25:23,880 There's a mark, it's at the bone. 361 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:28,040 - How's it cutting off blood to my arm? - There's a mark, it's at the bone. 362 00:25:28,040 --> 00:25:29,880 OK, I get it. It's making a mark. 363 00:25:29,880 --> 00:25:32,560 Because it's... 364 00:25:32,960 --> 00:25:34,520 - A bracelet. - A love token. 365 00:25:34,920 --> 00:25:38,200 Yes, it's a love token, I've had it for three months now. 366 00:25:38,760 --> 00:25:41,840 Lucia, jokingly, said to me: 367 00:25:41,840 --> 00:25:45,040 "When you go back onto the pitch, it would make me happy 368 00:25:45,040 --> 00:25:49,160 if you were wearing something of mine" and I said OK, why not? 369 00:25:49,160 --> 00:25:50,720 What can you give me? 370 00:25:50,720 --> 00:25:54,840 She gave me this black hair band because I remember, 371 00:25:54,840 --> 00:25:58,960 she had it on her head and she went like this, here you go. 372 00:25:58,960 --> 00:26:00,840 It was very simple. 373 00:26:01,360 --> 00:26:04,120 What's with this blood flow thing, now? 374 00:26:04,120 --> 00:26:05,840 Because I saw the puffy mark. 375 00:26:06,280 --> 00:26:07,680 Jokingly, she said to me, 376 00:26:07,680 --> 00:26:10,360 "Why don't you do a goal celebration for me?" 377 00:26:10,360 --> 00:26:11,840 I thought about it and said, 378 00:26:11,840 --> 00:26:13,520 "OK, sure. 379 00:26:13,520 --> 00:26:15,400 When I score my first goal, 380 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:18,200 I'll kiss the bracelet, like this." 381 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:24,560 And I haven't taken it off since that day. 382 00:26:24,560 --> 00:26:27,280 I won't ever take it off. 383 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:33,560 So, this is one of the milestones of our journey together. 384 00:26:33,560 --> 00:26:35,360 - Know what I mean, right? - Yes. 385 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:39,360 We're going to mark this day on the calendar. We're going for a run. 386 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:42,920 That's why you'll also need a quick session in the pool. 387 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:48,960 So, running in a straight line, honestly, doesn't worry me that much. 388 00:26:48,960 --> 00:26:52,400 The only thing was this matter of putting weight on the leg. 389 00:26:52,960 --> 00:26:58,080 OK, I feel like the leg is still... But that will sort itself out. 390 00:26:58,080 --> 00:27:00,680 But, the thing that really worries me a little, 391 00:27:00,680 --> 00:27:05,400 when I say a little, I mean a lot, is when I'll be changing direction. 392 00:27:05,400 --> 00:27:08,480 - OK - Do we have to do more exercises for that? 393 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:11,160 It's the fear of the unknown, like everything. 394 00:27:11,160 --> 00:27:12,680 Like everything. 395 00:27:12,680 --> 00:27:15,600 You were worried about losing the crutches, 396 00:27:15,600 --> 00:27:20,640 worried about doing tough, intense exercises in the gym. 397 00:27:20,640 --> 00:27:23,360 Now you're worried, in quotations, 398 00:27:23,360 --> 00:27:24,800 about doing changes of direction. 399 00:27:24,800 --> 00:27:26,080 All in due time. 400 00:27:27,520 --> 00:27:28,520 Go. 401 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:31,760 Eight. One. Arch the foot. 402 00:27:31,760 --> 00:27:35,120 Like we did before. Two. Good, that's it! Three. 403 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:38,240 Good. Four. 404 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:40,440 Good. 405 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:48,560 Can you bring my shoes? 406 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:51,160 Afterwards, if you behave yourself. 407 00:27:51,760 --> 00:27:53,000 Very calmly, 408 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:54,080 25. 409 00:27:54,880 --> 00:27:55,880 50. 410 00:27:56,240 --> 00:27:57,240 75. 411 00:27:58,080 --> 00:27:59,080 100. 412 00:28:17,720 --> 00:28:23,000 Try to also focus on lifting your heel up, to push with your foot. 413 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:25,600 It didn't hurt that much today. 414 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:30,200 Before I started running I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it. 415 00:28:30,200 --> 00:28:31,720 Because of the pain, 416 00:28:31,720 --> 00:28:34,600 I was worried about the weight on the leg. 417 00:28:34,600 --> 00:28:36,360 The way to put weight on it. 418 00:28:36,360 --> 00:28:39,040 So, as soon as I'd finished running I said, 419 00:28:39,040 --> 00:28:41,680 "OK, good. I can I do it again tomorrow." 420 00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:44,080 OK, that's it. 421 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:46,920 I'll see you at the swimming pool. 422 00:28:50,440 --> 00:28:51,800 Fede, I'll say it again. 423 00:28:51,800 --> 00:28:54,720 As an observer, I put myself there on purpose, 424 00:28:54,720 --> 00:28:57,400 - you're symmetrical and also... - But I don't feel it. 425 00:28:57,400 --> 00:29:01,960 You don't feel it because of the proprioception of the ligament. 426 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:04,840 We're training the proprioception of the ligament. 427 00:29:04,840 --> 00:29:09,720 It's natural. This is the first time and we are already at 80%. 428 00:29:09,720 --> 00:29:10,800 Now for that 20. 429 00:29:11,320 --> 00:29:12,680 We'll work on it slowly. 430 00:29:12,680 --> 00:29:15,640 - Watching me, I don't look lopsided? - Not at all. 431 00:29:15,640 --> 00:29:17,280 I swear, I feel like that. 432 00:29:17,280 --> 00:29:20,240 This is the issue of proprioception. 433 00:29:26,840 --> 00:29:30,800 What's this about me getting ischemia with this band? 434 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:33,440 No, he was teasing you. 435 00:29:34,760 --> 00:29:35,760 OK. 436 00:29:38,520 --> 00:29:40,080 Seeing Federico run, 437 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:42,240 for the first time in so many months, 438 00:29:42,800 --> 00:29:44,560 it's a whirlwind of emotions. 439 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:48,320 This is the moment when the answers come. 440 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:55,840 Have we done things correctly and properly during these hard months of work? 441 00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:25,960 Mum. 442 00:30:26,760 --> 00:30:27,760 Mum. 443 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:30,640 - What is it? - There's good news today, mum. 444 00:30:31,240 --> 00:30:34,040 I've started running again. 445 00:30:34,440 --> 00:30:36,240 Oh! We have to celebrate. 446 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:40,240 We have to celebrate. 447 00:30:40,880 --> 00:30:45,960 OK, but mum, the only thing is that when I run, 448 00:30:45,960 --> 00:30:50,520 it's still hard because I still feel lopsided. 449 00:30:50,520 --> 00:30:54,040 I lean to the left and it's a little... 450 00:30:54,040 --> 00:30:58,600 But Ale said that when I run it's perfect. 451 00:30:58,600 --> 00:31:01,200 I mean, you can't tell I've had surgery. 452 00:31:01,200 --> 00:31:03,600 Wait, I'm getting a stomachache. 453 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:07,680 There's still a long way, you don't need to tell me. 454 00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:11,920 until I get my knee used to running, it'll be like that. 455 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:18,520 When I think about the recovery and everything, I get dizzy. 456 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:21,720 As I said, today I ran and went well. 457 00:31:21,720 --> 00:31:23,080 Everybody's happy. 458 00:31:23,080 --> 00:31:24,840 OK, but I already think... 459 00:31:24,840 --> 00:31:27,920 Yes, but I'm thinking about the changes in direction, 460 00:31:27,920 --> 00:31:29,400 because running is fine, 461 00:31:29,400 --> 00:31:32,040 but my game is all about changes of direction. 462 00:31:32,040 --> 00:31:35,640 So, when I have to go back 463 00:31:35,640 --> 00:31:38,440 doing what I used to, 464 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:41,000 I really think I'm going to have a hard time. 465 00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:42,720 Because... 466 00:31:42,720 --> 00:31:45,720 Listen, Fede! You've overcome harder tests. 467 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:47,520 Think about it. Come on! 468 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:50,760 You remember your first time in Serie A? 469 00:31:51,160 --> 00:31:56,560 You said, "My god, the ball goes at lightning speeds." 470 00:31:57,240 --> 00:31:59,360 And so it was a difficult test. 471 00:31:59,360 --> 00:32:01,000 You've always overcome difficulties. 472 00:32:01,440 --> 00:32:03,480 Now you need to clear up your mind. 473 00:32:03,480 --> 00:32:08,040 I think you need to try to deal with each day, 474 00:32:08,040 --> 00:32:09,440 one step at a time. 475 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:13,440 Just think, I was worried about the operation. Now look. 476 00:32:13,440 --> 00:32:17,200 I know. It'll take more patience than normal, 477 00:32:17,200 --> 00:32:21,480 but I'm so happy that finally you're running again. 478 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:23,760 Really, I'm over the moon. 479 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:27,040 Anyway, I'll see you, I'll see you this weekend. 480 00:32:27,040 --> 00:32:30,080 Celebrate with Lorenzo, we'll all get together. 481 00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:32,680 - OK, all right? - OK, good. 482 00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:36,600 Bye, mum. Big kiss. Bye. 483 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:29,000 Good morning, Fede. 484 00:33:29,000 --> 00:33:30,680 - Giorgione. - How are you? 485 00:33:31,000 --> 00:33:32,320 Good, I'm fine. 486 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:34,320 Want a coffee or already had one? 487 00:33:34,760 --> 00:33:36,440 You've got a nice cut, huh? 488 00:33:36,440 --> 00:33:38,880 Oh yeah, I don't say no to anything. Right? 489 00:33:38,880 --> 00:33:40,920 - Not even the last game. - Of course. 490 00:33:40,920 --> 00:33:42,160 Yes, thank you. 491 00:33:42,160 --> 00:33:44,440 I wanted a beautiful end and got cut. 492 00:33:44,440 --> 00:33:47,200 I said to myself, "Here we are, it's time to get out." 493 00:33:48,240 --> 00:33:49,240 How are you? 494 00:33:49,240 --> 00:33:51,000 - OK, I'm good. - Running again? 495 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:53,640 Yes, I ran again yesterday for the first time. 496 00:33:53,640 --> 00:33:55,600 So, I'm very happy. 497 00:33:56,080 --> 00:33:58,440 - Look there, hey! - Slow down. 498 00:33:58,440 --> 00:33:59,960 Lacks a little bit of muscle 499 00:33:59,960 --> 00:34:02,160 But, compared to a few weeks ago! 500 00:34:02,160 --> 00:34:03,120 You see? 501 00:34:03,760 --> 00:34:05,000 You know better than me. 502 00:34:05,000 --> 00:34:06,520 First four months are a mess. 503 00:34:06,520 --> 00:34:08,200 Then when you start running. 504 00:34:09,480 --> 00:34:10,480 Yeah, come on. 505 00:34:10,480 --> 00:34:12,680 You'll see, you look a little better. 506 00:34:12,680 --> 00:34:16,120 Then you'll have a new low later on, but, that's it. 507 00:34:16,120 --> 00:34:19,400 - That's what they told me. - Hey, it's normal. 508 00:34:19,400 --> 00:34:22,560 Now you have that euphoria because you're running. 509 00:34:22,880 --> 00:34:26,000 Then at some point you realise you're running slow. 510 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,480 Let's sit down, come on. 511 00:34:27,480 --> 00:34:29,280 You're going slow and you say: 512 00:34:29,280 --> 00:34:32,320 "Damn, but I was used to go so fast." 513 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:34,800 In my case, it was, "No one out-jumped me, 514 00:34:34,800 --> 00:34:36,000 no one went past me. 515 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:39,480 - Now damn, everybody's faster than me!" - It's true. 516 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:42,320 The first game Federico played in Serie A, 517 00:34:42,320 --> 00:34:43,800 Juventus-Fiorentina, 518 00:34:43,800 --> 00:34:45,240 at the Juventus Stadium, 519 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:47,200 We swapped shirts. 520 00:34:47,200 --> 00:34:51,400 So I gave him mine and he wanted to give me his, and I said, 521 00:34:51,400 --> 00:34:54,840 "Fede, you keep yours, it's your debut one, you'd regret it! 522 00:34:54,840 --> 00:34:58,280 You'll give me one of your shirts in the future anyway." 523 00:34:58,280 --> 00:35:01,480 I would have felt bad taking it away from a boy, 524 00:35:01,480 --> 00:35:06,120 who might have even been embarrassed as I was older. 525 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:10,320 So, next year not having you there will be strange. 526 00:35:10,320 --> 00:35:15,840 - Strange for me too, maybe. - God dammit! 527 00:35:15,840 --> 00:35:18,800 But, hey, it's only fair, I'll be watching you. 528 00:35:18,800 --> 00:35:20,880 In fact, you'll have to fly alone. 529 00:35:20,880 --> 00:35:23,920 I'll be watching you even happier. Really, come on! 530 00:35:23,920 --> 00:35:26,440 I don't think it's really sunk in yet. 531 00:35:26,440 --> 00:35:28,040 Now I'm slowly leaving. 532 00:35:28,040 --> 00:35:32,480 Now that I'm emptying out the last of my things here at Continassa. 533 00:35:32,480 --> 00:35:36,920 I'm starting to get this feeling I'll miss everything. 534 00:35:36,920 --> 00:35:40,080 I'll miss all the boys, Juve, the daily routine. 535 00:35:40,080 --> 00:35:41,480 But, on the other hand, 536 00:35:41,480 --> 00:35:45,040 there's an awareness that everything was just perfect. 537 00:35:45,040 --> 00:35:47,360 It's also the right time to say goodbye. 538 00:35:47,360 --> 00:35:50,400 Bye, Giorgione, thank you! Good luck with everything! 539 00:35:50,400 --> 00:35:52,040 - I love you. - I love you too. 540 00:35:52,040 --> 00:35:53,120 Take care. 541 00:35:53,120 --> 00:35:55,040 - Bye Gio'. - Bye. 542 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:11,000 - Fede, at last! - Hello, my darling! 543 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:12,880 At last! 544 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:17,160 - Did you drive slowly? - I drove slowly 545 00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:22,520 Ah, you were late, so you didn't drive slowly! 546 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:24,720 No, I got stuck in an hour of traffic. 547 00:36:24,720 --> 00:36:26,760 - Ah, stuck in traffic. - How are you? 548 00:36:26,760 --> 00:36:28,480 Good. 549 00:36:28,480 --> 00:36:30,880 So, everyone ready for the big day? Where are you? 550 00:36:32,040 --> 00:36:33,840 We're ready. How are you? 551 00:36:33,840 --> 00:36:36,640 Good, look at Marlon, he's already got everything dirty. 552 00:36:37,200 --> 00:36:39,280 Let's go. Your grandparents are here. 553 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:41,440 - They've arrived. - Have you eaten yet? 554 00:36:41,440 --> 00:36:43,320 - Not yet. - You've been waiting? 555 00:36:43,320 --> 00:36:44,400 Yes. 556 00:36:44,400 --> 00:36:47,160 But Mum if I get stuck in traffic. 557 00:36:47,160 --> 00:36:49,280 Barberino is definitely here. 558 00:36:50,520 --> 00:36:52,360 Hey, here he is! 559 00:36:56,040 --> 00:36:57,480 My darling. 560 00:36:59,440 --> 00:37:02,480 - How are you? - My dear boy, I'm good. 561 00:37:02,840 --> 00:37:04,440 - Oh! Hi Adria. - Hi. 562 00:37:04,440 --> 00:37:07,160 How are you? 563 00:37:07,160 --> 00:37:09,720 We often see each other in Milan. 564 00:37:09,720 --> 00:37:12,960 This is a really important weekend for me. 565 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:16,600 Not just for me, but also my family, because my brother is graduating 566 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,920 at the same school that I went to. 567 00:37:18,920 --> 00:37:20,480 Seven years ago it was me. 568 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:22,920 Now, we're here at my brother's. 569 00:37:23,480 --> 00:37:26,280 Yeah, I showed our grandparents the photo. 570 00:37:26,720 --> 00:37:29,360 - The last one. - When you and I were really young. 571 00:37:29,360 --> 00:37:32,080 - Seven years have gone by. - Coming down here. 572 00:37:32,480 --> 00:37:34,720 I mean, I got really... 573 00:37:35,160 --> 00:37:37,840 I took you to first grade. 574 00:37:38,360 --> 00:37:42,280 Then we left, because after a week you couldn't read. 575 00:37:42,280 --> 00:37:44,080 You didn't know any English. 576 00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:46,440 We were worried and we left. 577 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:50,200 After a week, because the teacher was giving homework. 578 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:54,840 I said, "But how can he do the homework when he doesn't know anything?" 579 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:57,480 Same situation when I showed up, 580 00:37:57,480 --> 00:38:01,000 I was braver, I took you back to fifth grade and... 581 00:38:01,000 --> 00:38:04,400 ...you didn't really know anything there, but I left you. 582 00:38:06,680 --> 00:38:08,520 Does Grandma know I went running? 583 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:10,600 - Do you know? - What? 584 00:38:10,600 --> 00:38:14,760 - I ran, now I'm running again. - Nobody said anything. 585 00:38:14,760 --> 00:38:16,680 She didn't say anything, 586 00:38:16,680 --> 00:38:19,200 - She kept it to herself. - I'm running again. 587 00:38:19,200 --> 00:38:21,960 I did four months of swimming. 588 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:24,400 Now I've been told that's enough. 589 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:26,960 Until a month ago, I was like you, grandma. 590 00:38:26,960 --> 00:38:29,400 - With the stick. - Come on, stop that. 591 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:31,320 Please, Fede! 592 00:38:31,320 --> 00:38:33,720 - He's got the video. - I have the video. 593 00:38:33,720 --> 00:38:35,280 Now you can see the video. 594 00:38:35,280 --> 00:38:37,680 - Do you want to see it too? - Yes. 595 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:41,960 - I'll show my mum first. - I'll watch it. 596 00:38:48,360 --> 00:38:53,920 I swear to you, I've run for a lifetime, but running that day. 597 00:38:53,920 --> 00:38:58,520 - I swear to you. I felt... - Don't know about you, but running... 598 00:38:59,360 --> 00:39:02,320 It was the most natural thing you've ever done. 599 00:39:02,320 --> 00:39:05,000 Wait, because this was the first day. 600 00:39:05,000 --> 00:39:08,320 Now, it's amazing. Learning to run, that's it. 601 00:39:10,360 --> 00:39:15,360 We as a family have really tried to make him feel our closeness, 602 00:39:15,360 --> 00:39:19,280 our presence, strength, positive energy. 603 00:39:19,280 --> 00:39:24,280 We are very much involved in his suffering and moods. 604 00:39:24,680 --> 00:39:29,080 We each try to help him as much as we can. 605 00:39:29,880 --> 00:39:31,640 No, sorry, tomorrow I've got... 606 00:39:31,640 --> 00:39:34,640 - Have you got a track suit? - Didn't you bring a suit? 607 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:37,000 - Ah, thank god. - But, I don't have a tie. 608 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:39,600 - You're a headache! - I don't wear ties either. 609 00:39:39,600 --> 00:39:40,800 OK, perfect. 610 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:43,640 Thanks guys. Shall we eat something? 611 00:39:54,480 --> 00:39:55,600 Hi. 612 00:39:59,640 --> 00:40:01,520 - Hi. - Welcome back, my darling. 613 00:40:01,840 --> 00:40:03,240 - How are you? - Great, you? 614 00:40:03,240 --> 00:40:04,320 Come in honey. 615 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:15,680 Now it's my pleasure to introduce the senior speakers. 616 00:40:16,160 --> 00:40:17,400 Lorenzo Chiesa. 617 00:40:32,080 --> 00:40:33,920 One, two, three. 618 00:40:37,440 --> 00:40:41,440 Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the class of 2022. 619 00:40:49,480 --> 00:40:53,440 Why are you crying? Oh, Mum! 620 00:40:54,400 --> 00:40:58,040 How beautiful, crying for Lollino! 621 00:40:58,720 --> 00:41:01,640 I'm only emotional at the graduations. 622 00:41:01,640 --> 00:41:05,360 I always manage to control myself, but not at the graduations. 623 00:41:05,720 --> 00:41:08,160 No, because it's a big milestone for the kids. 624 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:13,720 Anyway, it's a moment when they are celebrated, 625 00:41:13,720 --> 00:41:16,960 precisely for all the hard work they have put in. 626 00:41:19,880 --> 00:41:21,960 - So, your brother? - Yes, my brother. 627 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:25,440 - It was me 7 years ago, now my brother! - I know man. 628 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:27,560 - How are you? - Our chemistry student. 629 00:41:27,560 --> 00:41:30,240 - Are you all healed? - No. 630 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:32,680 What I mean, have you started working yet? 631 00:41:32,680 --> 00:41:34,560 Yeah, it's been four months now! 632 00:41:34,560 --> 00:41:37,320 I'm missing like three months and in September I'll 633 00:41:37,320 --> 00:41:41,520 - But, wait, you're already moving? - Yeah, I started running three days ago. 634 00:41:41,520 --> 00:41:44,640 - So I'm there, I'm getting there. - How does it feel? 635 00:41:44,640 --> 00:41:46,280 Like shit. 636 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:48,840 Right. 637 00:41:54,120 --> 00:41:55,600 Good! Excellent! 638 00:41:56,440 --> 00:41:58,520 - Stop! Excellent! - Good! 639 00:41:59,680 --> 00:42:00,680 That's great Fede! 640 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:13,880 If it stiffens during the work, tell me and I'll change it for you. 641 00:42:14,440 --> 00:42:17,120 Good! Great! Just feel it... the joint. 642 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:22,080 That's it. 643 00:42:22,960 --> 00:42:24,360 Let's go? Recovery. 644 00:42:26,080 --> 00:42:28,960 Did you see? At first he told me to speed up like this. 645 00:42:28,960 --> 00:42:30,040 Perfect. 646 00:42:30,040 --> 00:42:32,800 Yes, but in a line. I don't accelerate like that. 647 00:42:33,320 --> 00:42:36,120 - Accelerate but... - Sprint to the side. 648 00:42:36,880 --> 00:42:40,560 - Consider that... - Exactly, that's where I felt the push. 649 00:42:40,880 --> 00:42:43,920 Now, in a didactic way, you must do this. 650 00:42:44,480 --> 00:42:46,560 Next step is the change of direction. 651 00:42:46,560 --> 00:42:48,720 Because when we get to do this. 652 00:42:48,720 --> 00:42:51,480 we're ready to add the change of direction and... 653 00:42:51,480 --> 00:42:53,160 the acceleration of the player. 654 00:42:53,160 --> 00:42:54,680 Look, I don't accelerate. 655 00:42:54,680 --> 00:42:56,600 You see? You said: "Accelerate!" 656 00:42:56,600 --> 00:42:58,680 More like this, and I'm not accelerating. 657 00:42:58,680 --> 00:43:00,520 You don't have it in your motor pattern. 658 00:43:00,520 --> 00:43:02,480 - In fact, in the motor pattern I have... - More rehabilitation. 659 00:43:02,480 --> 00:43:06,640 It's didactic more than performing, you understand? 660 00:43:07,000 --> 00:43:08,000 Come on. 661 00:43:20,640 --> 00:43:22,280 Oh! Finally. 662 00:43:22,280 --> 00:43:25,480 The first time with the new shirt. 663 00:43:26,480 --> 00:43:27,480 What do you think? 664 00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:29,360 - Beautiful. - Not bad, right? 665 00:43:29,880 --> 00:43:33,400 Hopefully, soon, you'll see me wearing it on the pitch. 666 00:43:33,400 --> 00:43:38,440 This is really big? You'll need to show everything you've got. 667 00:43:38,440 --> 00:43:40,920 More than anything, it's an honour. 668 00:43:40,920 --> 00:43:43,240 But with that other one you've scored loads. 669 00:43:43,240 --> 00:43:45,720 - It's still new. - I've got to break it in! 670 00:43:45,720 --> 00:43:47,960 Without goals, never scored with it. 671 00:43:47,960 --> 00:43:50,200 Exactly. Let's hope. 672 00:43:50,200 --> 00:43:52,040 Today is a big day for Federico. 673 00:43:52,040 --> 00:43:56,360 After so many months, Federico will be doing a photo shoot for Jeep. 674 00:43:57,120 --> 00:44:00,920 Also he'll be wearing the number seven shirt for the first time, 675 00:44:01,360 --> 00:44:03,160 we'll use the black and white. 676 00:44:05,720 --> 00:44:07,480 With number 22, how many did you score? 677 00:44:08,360 --> 00:44:09,840 - The first year? - Yes. 678 00:44:09,840 --> 00:44:10,920 16, 17. 679 00:44:13,080 --> 00:44:14,480 Because I scored... 680 00:44:15,360 --> 00:44:16,960 ...six in the Champions League, 681 00:44:17,960 --> 00:44:19,880 12, no, more. 682 00:44:21,400 --> 00:44:24,880 20. I scored 20 goals in total. 683 00:44:24,880 --> 00:44:27,160 Within a year and 5 months. 684 00:44:28,400 --> 00:44:31,600 Well, you have to make up for lost time. 685 00:44:32,440 --> 00:44:33,440 I played... 686 00:44:34,720 --> 00:44:38,000 I played until January. No, until November. 687 00:44:38,840 --> 00:44:39,840 Right. 688 00:45:07,720 --> 00:45:09,080 - Nice. - Excellent. 689 00:45:09,640 --> 00:45:10,640 Let me have a go. 690 00:45:10,640 --> 00:45:13,560 My hands are sweaty, can't even spin it right! 691 00:45:15,440 --> 00:45:17,200 At least we play with our feet. 692 00:45:23,520 --> 00:45:26,400 JUNE 144 DAYS AFTER THE INJURY 693 00:45:33,320 --> 00:45:35,480 Do you feel the workload on your calf? 694 00:45:35,480 --> 00:45:38,080 - Yesterday we... - It's not workload. It hurts. 695 00:45:38,080 --> 00:45:39,240 It hurts. 696 00:45:39,240 --> 00:45:40,800 Want to have a look, Doc? 697 00:45:41,240 --> 00:45:42,880 Let's have a look at the kid. 698 00:45:47,000 --> 00:45:48,000 Discomfort? 699 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:50,480 Yes, here at the front. 700 00:45:52,800 --> 00:45:54,320 - Only this? - Yes. 701 00:45:56,000 --> 00:45:58,520 - Up here, what's the situation? - No, it's OK. 702 00:45:58,880 --> 00:46:01,640 - OK, and here, on the side? - It's OK. 703 00:46:01,640 --> 00:46:02,840 It's perfect. 704 00:46:02,840 --> 00:46:04,400 - Yes. - This one, here... 705 00:46:04,400 --> 00:46:07,160 ...is from the workload. Nothing to worry about. 706 00:46:07,640 --> 00:46:09,320 It's all good. Nice and dry. 707 00:46:09,960 --> 00:46:11,080 Be strong, my boy! 708 00:46:11,600 --> 00:46:15,360 So, my dear boy, let's warm up the area, relax it 709 00:46:15,760 --> 00:46:17,840 and then we'll work on the knee. 710 00:46:17,840 --> 00:46:18,920 OK? 711 00:46:19,840 --> 00:46:23,840 OK, not much here, we need to take some tension off back here, go. 712 00:46:24,400 --> 00:46:25,400 Let's go. 713 00:46:30,920 --> 00:46:33,160 My mood goes hand in hand with the pain. 714 00:46:33,160 --> 00:46:39,120 You get up in the morning with really severe knee pain, 715 00:46:39,120 --> 00:46:42,440 you need to take anti-inflammatories and that's it. 716 00:46:42,440 --> 00:46:44,000 You're not that happy when you get up, 717 00:46:44,000 --> 00:46:47,040 but obviously that's part of the game. 718 00:46:48,040 --> 00:46:49,040 Federico. 719 00:46:49,600 --> 00:46:50,680 Do you know what? 720 00:46:51,720 --> 00:46:55,880 Tomorrow if all goes well, we'll go do some work on the sand. 721 00:46:57,360 --> 00:46:58,400 - Really? - Yes. 722 00:47:09,240 --> 00:47:13,120 OK, Fede. You need to move the sand with the outside of your foot, OK? 723 00:47:13,120 --> 00:47:16,800 You have to draw a circle, like this, OK? 724 00:47:16,800 --> 00:47:18,560 It's just perceptual Fede. 725 00:47:18,560 --> 00:47:20,920 Rest on the knees, foot. 726 00:47:20,920 --> 00:47:26,160 Changing direction scares me because I got injured like that. 727 00:47:26,680 --> 00:47:29,760 You should feel the outside of your foot. Perfect! 728 00:47:31,040 --> 00:47:33,960 Wait a second. Go! One, two. 729 00:47:33,960 --> 00:47:38,880 Changes of direction in my specific role are absolutely essential. 730 00:47:38,880 --> 00:47:43,000 I mean, I make them quick and strong with trickery. 731 00:47:43,000 --> 00:47:45,120 It's part of the way I dribble. 732 00:47:46,200 --> 00:47:47,280 Go! 733 00:47:47,920 --> 00:47:52,080 OK, perfect! Push! Great! 734 00:47:52,680 --> 00:47:55,800 OK, towards me, good. OK, come on. 735 00:47:57,560 --> 00:47:59,720 OK, come on and let's go. 736 00:48:00,120 --> 00:48:03,360 And one, two, three! Good! 737 00:48:04,800 --> 00:48:10,360 The sand work is very propaedeutic for Federico with changes of direction, 738 00:48:10,360 --> 00:48:12,640 because he is able to impart force 739 00:48:12,640 --> 00:48:15,120 thanks to the sand's dissipating function, 740 00:48:15,120 --> 00:48:17,280 decisively and confidently. 741 00:48:17,920 --> 00:48:21,040 You can push but remember that the braking is long, 742 00:48:21,040 --> 00:48:23,720 So, during the long braking you need control. 743 00:48:23,720 --> 00:48:24,840 Always four, OK? 744 00:48:24,840 --> 00:48:26,400 Three, two, one, and let's go. 745 00:48:26,960 --> 00:48:27,960 Yes! 746 00:48:28,680 --> 00:48:30,200 Yes, let's go. 747 00:48:30,560 --> 00:48:32,320 And one and two. 748 00:48:33,160 --> 00:48:37,360 and three and four, great, that's good. 749 00:48:54,560 --> 00:48:57,240 JULY 168 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 750 00:49:08,120 --> 00:49:10,440 - Good morning. - Hello. 751 00:49:14,080 --> 00:49:15,360 What are you going to have? 752 00:49:15,360 --> 00:49:16,280 Spaghetti. 753 00:49:16,280 --> 00:49:19,080 Spaghetti? Are you feeling cold? 754 00:49:19,680 --> 00:49:21,440 No, I fancy the Caprese. 755 00:49:22,040 --> 00:49:25,320 This morning which number did you sign with? 756 00:49:26,280 --> 00:49:27,600 - Seven. - Seven? 757 00:49:28,040 --> 00:49:30,800 - Yes, I signed with seven. - Were you first? 758 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:37,480 Lucia was quick to realise the shirt number was very important to me. 759 00:49:38,280 --> 00:49:43,280 She understood that I needed something new. 760 00:49:43,280 --> 00:49:48,040 Basically, to go back, but go back in a different way. 761 00:49:48,400 --> 00:49:50,560 Hopefully stronger than before. 762 00:49:51,560 --> 00:49:54,480 Dusan gets the nine, I get the seven. 763 00:49:55,320 --> 00:49:58,560 The ten goes to whoever comes in. 764 00:49:59,600 --> 00:50:02,480 What characteristics does the number ten have? 765 00:50:02,480 --> 00:50:03,600 Who gets the ten? 766 00:50:06,040 --> 00:50:07,040 Not mine. 767 00:50:09,320 --> 00:50:13,080 - Like, technically good? - Strong, the strongest technically. 768 00:50:13,560 --> 00:50:16,760 The one who dictates the play, the creator. 769 00:50:16,760 --> 00:50:19,760 He usually plays with his back to goal as well. 770 00:50:19,760 --> 00:50:21,520 Back to goal would be... 771 00:50:22,880 --> 00:50:24,720 I don't know. The defender? 772 00:50:25,960 --> 00:50:27,520 Back to goal, what's that? 773 00:50:28,800 --> 00:50:31,480 What do you mean? Back to goal, which goal? 774 00:50:31,480 --> 00:50:33,240 Sorry, the opposition's goal. 775 00:50:35,120 --> 00:50:37,240 OK, let's not talk about this anymore. 776 00:50:37,640 --> 00:50:39,800 I know very little about football. 777 00:50:39,800 --> 00:50:42,480 I've started now, very slowly, with Fede. 778 00:50:42,480 --> 00:50:45,240 and I'm starting to get into this world. 779 00:50:45,240 --> 00:50:50,280 We often joke about it, he teases me because I know less than zero. 780 00:50:50,280 --> 00:50:53,480 My first time at the stadium was with Federico. 781 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:55,680 - Shall we play... - Depends on the the game. 782 00:50:55,680 --> 00:50:56,760 The role game. 783 00:50:57,440 --> 00:51:00,120 - We did it the other day, don't remember? - No. 784 00:51:00,120 --> 00:51:02,920 - Darling... - Let's keep it simple, OK? 785 00:51:03,440 --> 00:51:04,800 Where does Dusan play? 786 00:51:04,800 --> 00:51:06,880 - In attack. - Good. 787 00:51:06,880 --> 00:51:09,640 Next to you. You pass the ball, he scores a goal. 788 00:51:09,640 --> 00:51:10,840 - Very good. - Correct? 789 00:51:10,840 --> 00:51:11,920 Correct. 790 00:51:13,960 --> 00:51:15,680 Correct. For him, perfect! 791 00:51:16,400 --> 00:51:20,360 But, it's OK if he passes to me, as well, and I score the goal. 792 00:51:21,560 --> 00:51:22,880 It's a strange world. 793 00:51:22,880 --> 00:51:24,320 Before I met Fede, 794 00:51:25,840 --> 00:51:27,840 I had a lot of prejudices, too. 795 00:51:28,360 --> 00:51:33,120 Also because we often tend to see only one side of their lifestyle. 796 00:51:33,120 --> 00:51:38,520 With Fede I'm really discovering a lot about this sport. 797 00:51:38,520 --> 00:51:40,200 The sacrifices it requires. 798 00:51:40,680 --> 00:51:43,480 How much effort they put in that we don't see. 799 00:51:44,840 --> 00:51:46,880 Come on, make an effort. 800 00:51:46,880 --> 00:51:48,560 Mind your manners whilst eating. 801 00:51:52,520 --> 00:51:54,640 You shouldn't put your hand down. 802 00:51:54,640 --> 00:51:56,640 - My hand down? Which one? - That one. 803 00:51:56,640 --> 00:52:00,720 - Because I need it to do this. - No, but you shouldn't do that either. 804 00:52:02,320 --> 00:52:05,360 Fede does this sport and he's in this environment. 805 00:52:06,320 --> 00:52:08,560 But he's not part of this environment, 806 00:52:08,560 --> 00:52:13,920 in that it's a completely separate part of his life. 807 00:52:14,480 --> 00:52:18,840 That's the beautiful thing and what made me fall in love with him. 808 00:52:22,920 --> 00:52:26,000 When we got here to Forte and we got to the beach 809 00:52:26,000 --> 00:52:29,440 instead of heading straight to the sand to boil in the sun, 810 00:52:29,440 --> 00:52:31,200 he started playing cards. 811 00:52:31,200 --> 00:52:33,200 A really fun way to start. 812 00:52:33,200 --> 00:52:35,280 Yes! I've dealt myself some crap cards. 813 00:52:36,040 --> 00:52:39,440 Do you know what? These cards aren't so bad 814 00:52:39,440 --> 00:52:42,040 - Your turn. You have to pick up. - Here you go. 815 00:52:42,800 --> 00:52:46,240 Don't like hearts, right? Yes, you do like them. 816 00:52:46,600 --> 00:52:47,600 Come on, your turn. 817 00:52:47,600 --> 00:52:50,360 It's also a way to get to know each other better. 818 00:52:50,360 --> 00:52:52,080 Like with any hobby. 819 00:52:52,080 --> 00:52:54,320 You see different sides of the person. 820 00:52:54,880 --> 00:52:57,600 So, I've got 200 points, you 100. 821 00:52:57,600 --> 00:53:00,720 When you make it a big thing, you always lose Federico. 822 00:53:00,720 --> 00:53:03,360 I'm not doing that. I'm counting the cards. 823 00:53:04,480 --> 00:53:05,800 - Finish? - Yes. 824 00:53:06,280 --> 00:53:08,360 Come on, no! You can't do that. 825 00:53:10,080 --> 00:53:11,320 You didn't score 2000 points. 826 00:53:12,840 --> 00:53:13,920 90. 827 00:53:14,400 --> 00:53:15,480 100. 828 00:53:16,840 --> 00:53:18,600 - Oh my God! Come on! - How many have you got? 829 00:53:18,600 --> 00:53:23,400 2,225. OK, all right! It's two two. 830 00:53:24,400 --> 00:53:28,120 I'm really loving this! My god! 831 00:53:28,120 --> 00:53:31,040 All right, very good, well done. 832 00:53:31,040 --> 00:53:33,080 - Hi, I'm Lucia. - Yeah, yeah. 833 00:53:33,080 --> 00:53:34,800 Did I put on this big show? 834 00:53:34,800 --> 00:53:38,680 - This is going on Instagram. - You're a funny guy. 835 00:53:38,680 --> 00:53:39,760 You make me laugh. 836 00:53:40,160 --> 00:53:42,280 Forte dei Marmi's a special place for me. 837 00:53:42,280 --> 00:53:44,960 It's always been my summer holiday home. 838 00:53:44,960 --> 00:53:50,040 In Forte dei Marmi I made my first real friends. 839 00:53:50,040 --> 00:53:52,040 First time going out with friends. 840 00:53:52,880 --> 00:53:55,800 So many first times in Forte dei Marmi. 841 00:54:09,960 --> 00:54:12,280 Come on! Why? 842 00:54:13,360 --> 00:54:16,680 We're on our first holiday together. 843 00:54:16,680 --> 00:54:19,680 And we're having fun, laughing, talking a lot. 844 00:54:21,240 --> 00:54:25,920 This allows me to find out more about being together every day. 845 00:54:25,920 --> 00:54:27,720 Collect precious moments. 846 00:54:27,720 --> 00:54:31,600 When Fede will be playing again, it will be difficult to do this. 847 00:54:34,960 --> 00:54:37,680 When you become part of Fede's life, 848 00:54:37,680 --> 00:54:40,480 it turns your life upside down. It's very nice. 849 00:54:59,680 --> 00:55:01,560 - Did yesterday go well? - Yes, it did. 850 00:55:01,560 --> 00:55:03,600 - Did you drive? - Yes, I drove. 851 00:55:05,280 --> 00:55:07,400 I wouldn't let Lucia near the Ferrari. 852 00:55:08,280 --> 00:55:10,040 But for love, you might. 853 00:55:11,320 --> 00:55:12,320 No? 854 00:55:13,080 --> 00:55:14,120 How are you? 855 00:55:14,120 --> 00:55:17,640 No, I'm fine. The only thing is, I feel really messed up. 856 00:55:17,640 --> 00:55:18,800 I mean... 857 00:55:19,840 --> 00:55:20,840 ...really messed up. 858 00:55:21,400 --> 00:55:24,760 OK. So, the idea is to put the bed in the shade, 859 00:55:24,760 --> 00:55:28,320 we do a whole activation of core, gluteus, all the quadrants. 860 00:55:28,320 --> 00:55:31,800 Then do some water work and also some short suspension work. 861 00:55:32,400 --> 00:55:33,320 OK. 862 00:55:36,520 --> 00:55:39,040 Compared to the other day, it's definitely gone down? 863 00:55:39,840 --> 00:55:41,280 If you feel messed up. 864 00:55:41,280 --> 00:55:46,040 Remember it's been 10 days since you last moved as much as you're used to. 865 00:55:46,040 --> 00:55:47,600 so it's getting back to speed. 866 00:55:48,400 --> 00:55:53,520 I'm in Forte dei Marmi, because all the players are entitled to a holiday. 867 00:55:53,520 --> 00:55:56,040 So Federico also had his holiday. 868 00:55:57,000 --> 00:56:01,760 But as an injured player the holidays are not as long. 869 00:56:01,760 --> 00:56:04,360 Therefore this time is used to recover. 870 00:56:04,360 --> 00:56:07,480 Also take advantage of my time with him 871 00:56:07,480 --> 00:56:12,600 to better approach a gradual return to work. 872 00:56:12,600 --> 00:56:14,960 Above all, in a more controlled way. 873 00:56:20,720 --> 00:56:22,920 Come back to here and then sideways. 874 00:56:24,600 --> 00:56:25,600 Back to one. 875 00:56:26,560 --> 00:56:27,560 Go right out. 876 00:56:34,560 --> 00:56:38,040 I'm really fond of this pitch, I came here to play when... 877 00:56:39,560 --> 00:56:43,440 I was 8, 9, 10, 11 years old. So with my friends, 878 00:56:44,840 --> 00:56:46,680 we were there from dawn to dusk. 879 00:56:46,680 --> 00:56:48,320 Quite literally. 880 00:56:50,000 --> 00:56:51,000 God dammit! 881 00:56:51,520 --> 00:56:54,520 I remember football for me was everything. 882 00:56:56,400 --> 00:57:00,120 I was at that pitch in the morning and then I went to train. 883 00:57:00,120 --> 00:57:04,160 So, either the right is poor or we're going well with the left. 884 00:57:06,080 --> 00:57:09,000 In my opinion, the rehabilitation path, 885 00:57:09,000 --> 00:57:14,400 it was also a reminder of where I started. 886 00:57:14,920 --> 00:57:19,120 Remembering what I was doing when I wasn't Federico Chiesa. 887 00:57:19,600 --> 00:57:23,080 When I didn't have everything I have now, 888 00:57:23,440 --> 00:57:25,800 When I was just a kid with a dream. 889 00:57:26,280 --> 00:57:29,080 I think Lucia will hammer it. Give it a go. 890 00:57:30,080 --> 00:57:32,440 Come on, try it! 891 00:57:32,440 --> 00:57:37,800 If you score I'll rip up the card. I'll go to Juventus, tear up my card. 892 00:57:40,680 --> 00:57:43,000 Underneath, underneath, underneath! 893 00:57:52,520 --> 00:57:56,160 AUGUST 202 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 894 00:57:56,160 --> 00:57:57,960 Oh, my God. 895 00:57:59,800 --> 00:58:01,760 Look at you! You're almost cool. 896 00:58:01,760 --> 00:58:03,520 Check it out. Tanned. 897 00:58:03,520 --> 00:58:05,280 Wow! I didn't recognise you. 898 00:58:07,080 --> 00:58:09,080 How are you? I'm excited, you know. 899 00:58:09,480 --> 00:58:10,480 Don't over do it Alex. 900 00:58:10,480 --> 00:58:12,800 - I'm excited. - I'm more beautiful, right? 901 00:58:13,840 --> 00:58:14,840 What a tan. 902 00:58:15,160 --> 00:58:16,160 I'm OK. 903 00:58:18,360 --> 00:58:21,280 I was saying, if I don't work out on Friday, 904 00:58:21,280 --> 00:58:24,240 - I'll have to work out on Sunday. - Oh! 905 00:58:25,880 --> 00:58:27,760 Right? No matter what. 906 00:58:28,880 --> 00:58:32,880 Anyway, we're on the merry-go-round now, it's started. 907 00:58:32,880 --> 00:58:33,960 What does that mean? 908 00:58:34,480 --> 00:58:36,200 What I mean is, today... 909 00:58:37,040 --> 00:58:40,560 ...until we get back on the pitch, the merry-go-round has begun. 910 00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:42,560 It goes round and round, non-stop. 911 00:58:43,360 --> 00:58:45,560 It's a metaphor! You never use metaphors? 912 00:58:45,560 --> 00:58:48,520 No, you have to be serious about these things, no. 913 00:58:48,520 --> 00:58:55,240 A metaphor in the sense that now is a succession of events, training. 914 00:58:55,600 --> 00:58:57,600 Now begins the best phase for you. 915 00:58:58,600 --> 00:59:01,640 When you start wearing your football boots. 916 00:59:06,680 --> 00:59:08,640 - I've missed you, you know? - Me too. 917 00:59:08,640 --> 00:59:09,720 Say it again. 918 00:59:14,280 --> 00:59:19,640 The football boot represents the last step of rehabilitation strictly speaking. 919 00:59:20,320 --> 00:59:22,840 You have to be careful, you have to be cautious 920 00:59:22,840 --> 00:59:29,360 because a football boot puts stress on the leg and knee 921 00:59:29,360 --> 00:59:32,480 which is completely different from trainers. 922 00:59:44,560 --> 00:59:47,800 Football boots! I can't believe it! 923 00:59:47,800 --> 00:59:49,920 Now, I'll introduce you to the ball. 924 00:59:49,920 --> 00:59:52,080 - I don't know if... - I won't use this. 925 00:59:52,080 --> 00:59:54,040 Good. I'll introduce you to the ball, 926 00:59:54,040 --> 00:59:56,480 - This world cup. - This is a football. 927 01:00:05,360 --> 01:00:09,120 What are you talking about? I like one, he likes the other. 928 01:00:10,120 --> 01:00:13,640 - We're talking about exercises. - Yes. 929 01:00:39,240 --> 01:00:42,800 Listen. If you hit the post, I'll buy you a cappuccino. 930 01:00:42,800 --> 01:00:45,240 I have to score goals, never hit the post. 931 01:00:45,240 --> 01:00:46,920 No, I want you to hit the post. 932 01:00:53,000 --> 01:00:54,280 You won a cappuccino. 933 01:00:55,680 --> 01:00:59,480 Seeing Federico kick a ball again 934 01:00:59,480 --> 01:01:02,880 using the ball to do all the things he knows how to do, 935 01:01:02,880 --> 01:01:04,920 it makes us tremendously happy. 936 01:01:04,920 --> 01:01:09,560 It's our reward after all these months that we've been with him. 937 01:01:11,600 --> 01:01:13,200 So funny. 938 01:01:13,200 --> 01:01:17,240 Anyway, I swear when I was there with the crutches. 939 01:01:17,240 --> 01:01:20,520 - Fabio, the driver, was "his" me. - He was what? 940 01:01:20,520 --> 01:01:22,920 - With me! - Why, what did I say? 941 01:01:22,920 --> 01:01:24,840 - His me. - No, I said, "with me". 942 01:01:24,840 --> 01:01:30,440 Anyway, when he was with me, the time seemed like going on forever. 943 01:01:30,440 --> 01:01:32,480 I mean how is it even possible? 944 01:01:32,480 --> 01:01:36,600 It's like, I'd just started seeing Lucia. 945 01:01:36,600 --> 01:01:38,080 However, you see? 946 01:01:38,440 --> 01:01:40,200 But here I am putting my boots on. 947 01:01:40,920 --> 01:01:42,560 Everyone has worked towards this. 948 01:01:43,040 --> 01:01:44,440 It was one of the moments 949 01:01:44,440 --> 01:01:48,360 when I understood that there was great understanding between us. 950 01:01:48,360 --> 01:01:50,480 After I came back from the world cup 951 01:01:50,480 --> 01:01:54,000 I came here and you said: "Listen to me, go home." 952 01:01:54,520 --> 01:01:55,560 "It's better." 953 01:01:55,560 --> 01:01:57,600 I could see you were really... 954 01:01:58,160 --> 01:02:01,840 ...really bad both physically and mentally at that moment. 955 01:02:01,840 --> 01:02:06,360 Those are moments where maybe I'm training that day, 956 01:02:07,080 --> 01:02:10,080 I injure something because I'm not using my head, 957 01:02:10,080 --> 01:02:12,560 and, I end up with my knee like this. 958 01:02:12,560 --> 01:02:13,800 I remember... 959 01:02:14,720 --> 01:02:16,760 ...the day of the injury, unfortunately. 960 01:02:16,760 --> 01:02:18,560 I'll carry that... 961 01:02:19,400 --> 01:02:21,920 I'm not just saying this because you're here. 962 01:02:21,920 --> 01:02:23,080 ...with me for life. 963 01:02:23,080 --> 01:02:26,560 When I ran over to you... Do you remember? 964 01:02:26,560 --> 01:02:28,840 Because I was on the bench assisting. 965 01:02:28,840 --> 01:02:32,040 I came over and you put your hand on my shoulder. 966 01:02:32,040 --> 01:02:34,760 Then, we did those 300 meters together. 967 01:02:34,760 --> 01:02:37,520 Under the Juventini curve. 968 01:02:37,520 --> 01:02:40,880 I'll never forget that moment. 969 01:02:53,560 --> 01:02:56,960 SEPTEMBER 260 DAYS AFTER THE INJURY 970 01:02:56,960 --> 01:02:58,040 Come in. 971 01:02:59,640 --> 01:03:01,240 Come in Fede. Good morning. 972 01:03:02,240 --> 01:03:03,240 Hi, how are you? 973 01:03:04,040 --> 01:03:06,320 - Great to see you again. - For me too. 974 01:03:08,640 --> 01:03:09,760 Here you are. 975 01:03:10,160 --> 01:03:11,840 I'm glad to see you. 976 01:03:11,840 --> 01:03:17,360 Also, because soon, I hope you'll be able to return to the team. 977 01:03:17,360 --> 01:03:23,320 So, I wanted to see how you're doing emotionally, psychologically. 978 01:03:23,320 --> 01:03:25,200 You know, it's a special moment. 979 01:03:25,200 --> 01:03:28,120 - Right. - How are you physically Federico? 980 01:03:28,120 --> 01:03:29,880 Physically I feel good. 981 01:03:30,480 --> 01:03:35,040 But obviously, until I get back to the team again I won't feel 100%. 982 01:03:35,800 --> 01:03:38,240 I started playing in Serie A at 18. 983 01:03:38,240 --> 01:03:40,040 I started playing football at six. 984 01:03:40,360 --> 01:03:44,280 So, I've always played football and I've never had an injury this long. 985 01:03:44,600 --> 01:03:46,680 So, now it's really... 986 01:03:47,400 --> 01:03:50,640 ...dammit... let me get back on the pitch. 987 01:03:50,640 --> 01:03:53,240 Now, I'm going to ask you to go back a moment. 988 01:03:53,640 --> 01:03:55,720 Think about the injury. 989 01:03:55,720 --> 01:03:58,760 What's the worst image that comes to mind? 990 01:03:59,360 --> 01:04:03,280 Going back onto the pitch. 991 01:04:03,280 --> 01:04:07,440 I wanted to see if I really couldn't run anymore. 992 01:04:07,440 --> 01:04:10,840 Then realising that I actually couldn't do it anymore. 993 01:04:11,440 --> 01:04:13,880 That was a real slap to the face. 994 01:04:14,480 --> 01:04:16,040 I felt a bit angry. 995 01:04:16,040 --> 01:04:18,440 But, anger directed at someone? 996 01:04:18,440 --> 01:04:21,240 No, at myself and the event itself. 997 01:04:21,920 --> 01:04:25,200 I'm not even going to blame the person who tackled me. 998 01:04:26,320 --> 01:04:28,600 - These things happen in football. - Absolutely. 999 01:04:29,160 --> 01:04:31,840 Now, maybe I can suggest using this technique. 1000 01:04:31,840 --> 01:04:34,640 You're familiar with it, we call it tapping. 1001 01:04:34,640 --> 01:04:39,440 It helps wash away any negative emotions that might still be there. 1002 01:04:39,440 --> 01:04:42,520 Then you have the chance to use it 100%, positively. 1003 01:04:42,520 --> 01:04:43,600 OK. 1004 01:04:43,600 --> 01:04:48,880 And now in your mind, just focus on the air circulating in your body and my voice. 1005 01:04:49,680 --> 01:04:51,360 Right, while you're breathing 1006 01:04:52,320 --> 01:04:56,400 through your nose, every cell in your body breathes. 1007 01:04:57,320 --> 01:04:58,320 Very good. 1008 01:04:59,000 --> 01:05:00,000 Very good. 1009 01:05:01,120 --> 01:05:03,080 Now, in this state that you're in, 1010 01:05:03,480 --> 01:05:07,280 I'm going to ask you to activate the image in your mind... 1011 01:05:08,240 --> 01:05:10,440 ...of that tackle from behind. 1012 01:05:11,440 --> 01:05:12,480 At that moment. 1013 01:05:13,440 --> 01:05:16,920 All right, now you're just going to see what happens. 1014 01:05:16,920 --> 01:05:18,720 Without doing anything at all. 1015 01:06:15,160 --> 01:06:17,840 Now, you can take a deep breath. 1016 01:06:18,360 --> 01:06:19,520 And open your eyes. 1017 01:06:25,640 --> 01:06:27,560 - All good? - All good. 1018 01:06:27,560 --> 01:06:28,640 OK. 1019 01:06:29,760 --> 01:06:32,520 Now, briefly tell me, what you experienced. 1020 01:06:34,760 --> 01:06:37,480 The first thing that came to my mind. 1021 01:06:37,480 --> 01:06:39,640 I was on the pitch, alone. 1022 01:06:40,360 --> 01:06:43,560 But quiet, at night, with the floodlights on. 1023 01:06:44,560 --> 01:06:49,360 In the vision, it was me and the empty stands. 1024 01:06:50,560 --> 01:06:54,400 But I was like, chest out. 1025 01:06:54,960 --> 01:06:56,280 Almost more secure. 1026 01:06:58,600 --> 01:06:59,720 That's the image. 1027 01:07:00,360 --> 01:07:03,120 OK. What matters is the sensation it gave you. 1028 01:07:03,120 --> 01:07:04,400 Good, it was good, 1029 01:07:04,400 --> 01:07:09,440 Because there was almost that feeling of being a little free, calm. 1030 01:07:09,440 --> 01:07:12,480 On the pitch without thinking about anyone or anything. 1031 01:07:12,480 --> 01:07:15,000 Your mind has given you a beautiful message. 1032 01:07:15,920 --> 01:07:17,480 - OK. - Yes. 1033 01:07:18,160 --> 01:07:19,160 - You OK? - Yes. 1034 01:07:19,160 --> 01:07:21,120 Exactly, that's right, thank you. 1035 01:07:24,000 --> 01:07:25,000 Good morning. 1036 01:07:27,800 --> 01:07:28,840 Hey, buddy. 1037 01:07:28,840 --> 01:07:30,720 Good morning Mister. Good morning. 1038 01:07:31,160 --> 01:07:32,200 Morning gentlemen. 1039 01:07:32,840 --> 01:07:34,320 - Good morning. - How are you? 1040 01:07:36,000 --> 01:07:37,120 I'm fine. 1041 01:07:38,840 --> 01:07:39,840 Morning guys. 1042 01:07:42,680 --> 01:07:45,360 We're at a moment where we have to decide 1043 01:07:46,240 --> 01:07:49,640 If Federico is ready to join up with the team. 1044 01:07:49,960 --> 01:07:56,560 So we have to look very carefully at everything our tests are showing us. 1045 01:07:56,800 --> 01:07:59,000 Let's look at the isokinetics guys. 1046 01:07:59,000 --> 01:08:01,640 - We said speed 180 and 90? - Yes. 1047 01:08:02,560 --> 01:08:07,600 But at 180 we have a 7% gap on the extensor. 1048 01:08:07,600 --> 01:08:11,840 On the flexor a 3% gap with a curve that is still very good. 1049 01:08:11,840 --> 01:08:16,360 The same strength assessments were also made on various exercises. 1050 01:08:16,360 --> 01:08:17,480 In terms of power. 1051 01:08:17,480 --> 01:08:20,920 Again, the injured leg's stronger than the healthy one. 1052 01:08:22,000 --> 01:08:26,280 So, we now have the conditions for a gradual return with the group. 1053 01:08:26,720 --> 01:08:31,720 What interests me guys, since Federico has a weakness in his glutes, 1054 01:08:32,600 --> 01:08:38,280 we must avoid overloading the flexors, especially the left flexors. 1055 01:08:38,640 --> 01:08:43,200 Yes, but also in the gym during the activation with Ale and Mario. 1056 01:08:43,200 --> 01:08:45,760 Anyway, we're adding the mini-band work. 1057 01:08:45,760 --> 01:08:49,360 Also hip-thrusts with a fairly significant load. 1058 01:08:49,800 --> 01:08:52,280 OK. Now we have to take him by the hand. 1059 01:08:52,280 --> 01:08:54,800 Next meeting with the coaching staff. 1060 01:08:54,800 --> 01:08:57,600 - OK, thanks everyone. See you later. - Thank you. 1061 01:08:57,600 --> 01:08:59,560 Thanks everyone. Good job. 1062 01:09:02,640 --> 01:09:03,640 Fede! Fede! 1063 01:09:15,880 --> 01:09:18,560 Let's do some jumping and heading. 1064 01:09:18,560 --> 01:09:20,000 Hello guys. Good morning. 1065 01:09:20,520 --> 01:09:22,360 We've even got Chiesa this morning. 1066 01:09:22,920 --> 01:09:25,040 Keep your chest parallel. 1067 01:09:25,040 --> 01:09:30,640 Deciding to send Federico back to the team is hugely emotional. 1068 01:09:31,000 --> 01:09:33,560 A huge emotion for him, but also for us. 1069 01:09:33,560 --> 01:09:35,880 Last one and then we split up. 1070 01:09:38,400 --> 01:09:42,080 It also makes an impression to see him together with a group. 1071 01:09:44,680 --> 01:09:50,160 It's like watching a footballer at his best again. 1072 01:09:50,160 --> 01:09:53,040 You can see it in his eyes. 1073 01:09:53,040 --> 01:09:56,040 He looks much happier on the field than off it. 1074 01:10:00,040 --> 01:10:03,800 A headed goal is worth double and in the air, three. 1075 01:10:03,800 --> 01:10:06,120 At the same time there's also concern. 1076 01:10:06,120 --> 01:10:12,560 If the time chosen to let Federico go back to the team was the right time, 1077 01:10:13,040 --> 01:10:15,520 and that there won't be any kind of complication. 1078 01:10:16,560 --> 01:10:18,560 It's one thing to work one to one. 1079 01:10:18,560 --> 01:10:22,960 It's another to be in a game situation with 23 other people. 1080 01:10:23,480 --> 01:10:27,000 Therefore this increases their exposure to risk in any situation. 1081 01:10:27,000 --> 01:10:29,600 Just because the interaction has increased. 1082 01:10:30,640 --> 01:10:34,360 Definitely, there's more passing strength that's for sure. 1083 01:10:38,080 --> 01:10:39,480 I have passing strength. 1084 01:10:40,120 --> 01:10:42,760 - Also shooting. - Yes, shooting too. 1085 01:10:54,120 --> 01:10:56,800 Federico is very close to his brothers. 1086 01:10:56,800 --> 01:10:58,640 He's very close to his family. 1087 01:10:58,640 --> 01:11:05,440 We're a unified team when it comes to Federico. 1088 01:11:05,760 --> 01:11:06,800 We support him. 1089 01:11:06,800 --> 01:11:08,600 We've always supported him. 1090 01:11:08,600 --> 01:11:13,720 Also because the other two brothers may have had to give up some things, 1091 01:11:13,720 --> 01:11:17,200 to allow Federico to follow his path. 1092 01:11:17,560 --> 01:11:22,080 In Federico's case, it was essential that everyone participated. 1093 01:11:22,080 --> 01:11:24,120 That no one felt excluded. 1094 01:11:24,120 --> 01:11:28,880 In some way, everyone has made a contribution. 1095 01:11:28,880 --> 01:11:33,360 Contributed to the building of Federico's career. 1096 01:11:33,360 --> 01:11:37,320 Clearly, the main contribution was made by him. 1097 01:11:37,320 --> 01:11:41,560 But his brothers were really involved. 1098 01:11:41,560 --> 01:11:44,200 His first fans, we could say. 1099 01:11:44,200 --> 01:11:46,720 Experienced all the joy with him. 1100 01:11:46,720 --> 01:11:52,640 The enthusiasm of being able to express this passion of his. 1101 01:12:11,120 --> 01:12:12,920 It was fun, the first keep-away. 1102 01:12:13,560 --> 01:12:17,240 The whole team is there, plus it's a really fun exercise. 1103 01:12:17,720 --> 01:12:21,880 Because it's fun not letting the one in the middle get the ball. 1104 01:12:21,880 --> 01:12:24,400 Well done Fede! Well done! 1105 01:12:25,640 --> 01:12:26,640 Welcome back! 1106 01:12:26,640 --> 01:12:29,720 I felt part of the game. 1107 01:12:29,720 --> 01:12:35,040 So, I didn't even think about the fact that I was coming back from injury. 1108 01:12:35,040 --> 01:12:38,200 I was so caught up in the game and enjoying myself. 1109 01:12:38,200 --> 01:12:39,920 My teammates helped me there. 1110 01:12:39,920 --> 01:12:41,600 I remember when I went in. 1111 01:12:41,600 --> 01:12:43,240 Ah, look who's back. 1112 01:12:43,720 --> 01:12:47,280 - The man reborn! - Thanks! Thanks again guys! 1113 01:12:49,640 --> 01:12:51,120 Quick, away! 1114 01:12:51,800 --> 01:12:55,520 I have two thoughts regarding my return on the pitch. 1115 01:12:55,520 --> 01:12:57,400 The first is... 1116 01:12:58,320 --> 01:12:59,520 ...will it be OK? 1117 01:13:00,200 --> 01:13:03,080 Question mark. The second is... 1118 01:13:04,480 --> 01:13:08,920 ...have I done everything I could to get back to my level? 1119 01:13:09,560 --> 01:13:12,440 These are the two questions I ask myself, my two thoughts. 1120 01:13:34,280 --> 01:13:36,720 297 DAYS SINCE THE INJURY 1121 01:13:37,440 --> 01:13:40,640 As soon as Fede told me he'd be selected, 1122 01:13:41,160 --> 01:13:43,120 I couldn't believe it. 1123 01:13:43,120 --> 01:13:45,520 It didn't seem real, I was at loss for words. 1124 01:13:45,520 --> 01:13:48,920 I didn't know what to say. How to react, I was so nervous. 1125 01:14:09,000 --> 01:14:13,840 We have a family chat, he wrote: 1126 01:14:14,680 --> 01:14:15,920 "I've been selected." 1127 01:14:17,600 --> 01:14:21,760 It was one o'clock and we quickly rushed to book the train tickets. 1128 01:14:21,760 --> 01:14:24,800 We left at 5 o'clock and arrived in Turin. 1129 01:14:24,800 --> 01:14:26,240 All very nervous. 1130 01:14:27,880 --> 01:14:29,080 Go, go, go, go, go. 1131 01:14:31,000 --> 01:14:32,600 Chiesa was good in training. 1132 01:14:32,600 --> 01:14:36,200 I saw him at full stretch for the first time with the hard work. 1133 01:14:36,200 --> 01:14:38,520 So, I had a good feeling about him. 1134 01:14:46,680 --> 01:14:47,680 The time has come. 1135 01:14:48,680 --> 01:14:50,360 I hope he feels this moment. 1136 01:14:50,360 --> 01:14:52,400 I hope he enjoys this moment. 1137 01:14:53,400 --> 01:14:55,040 We're all excited. 1138 01:14:56,200 --> 01:14:58,760 100% involved in this process. 1139 01:15:00,240 --> 01:15:02,520 For all the work we've done. 1140 01:15:02,840 --> 01:15:05,600 The sweat and tears we've put in. 1141 01:15:07,160 --> 01:15:10,720 When he crosses that line that divides 1142 01:15:11,600 --> 01:15:12,720 the before and after. 1143 01:15:14,160 --> 01:15:16,960 I'll be there and excited with him. 1144 01:15:22,800 --> 01:15:24,920 The fear is there. 1145 01:15:25,520 --> 01:15:28,400 I think it's inevitable. 1146 01:15:28,400 --> 01:15:33,000 But we'll be able to get through this together, even the fear. 1147 01:15:37,960 --> 01:15:42,880 Seeing Fede in the stadium with all the fans, 1148 01:15:42,880 --> 01:15:45,520 it is a unique and indescribable emotion. 1149 01:15:58,000 --> 01:15:59,640 Where is he? I don't see him! 1150 01:16:03,280 --> 01:16:06,720 - Is he not going to wave? - Yes, he's looking this way. 1151 01:16:07,520 --> 01:16:09,920 Here he comes and sees us. 1152 01:16:28,560 --> 01:16:29,560 Relax. 1153 01:16:30,280 --> 01:16:31,760 I'm so nervous, 1154 01:16:33,080 --> 01:16:34,720 even if he comes in for five minutes. 1155 01:16:54,560 --> 01:16:56,680 When are they going to bring him on? 1156 01:16:58,800 --> 01:17:00,320 At the end of the game. 1157 01:17:01,520 --> 01:17:02,720 When it's all over. 1158 01:17:03,080 --> 01:17:05,480 Federico, do what you've always known, 1159 01:17:05,480 --> 01:17:08,960 what you've always done and it will all be alright. 1160 01:17:42,600 --> 01:17:44,040 Right, look at this. 1161 01:17:45,040 --> 01:17:47,480 After 297 days of waiting. 1162 01:17:48,280 --> 01:17:51,280 After 297 days of suffering. 1163 01:17:52,280 --> 01:17:56,080 After 297 days away from the field. 1164 01:17:57,160 --> 01:17:59,440 Federico Chiesa is back on the pitch. 1165 01:18:17,600 --> 01:18:20,000 Subtitles : DUBBING BROTHERS