Wakabayashi Genzo nodded at Kira Ryosuke.
"It should be far from 'good enough,' shouldn't it? Your hand injury hasn't healed yet."
Kira Ryosuke said to Wakabayashi Genzo, "I noticed the pained expression that flashed across your face when you caught the ball earlier. And I know you already had a hand injury. Although Blue Lock has a top-tier medical system, your hand will definitely need more time to recover."
"This is enough!"
Wakabayashi Genzo smiled and patted Kira Ryosuke on the shoulder.
"Don't worry. This sort of thing doesn't count for anything to me!"
In the original story, Wakabayashi Genzo had endured excruciating pain from his injuries and forced himself to participate in the U-20 World Cup.
Kira Ryosuke naturally wasn't going to let his teammate, Wakabayashi Genzo, continue taking the risk of aggravating his injury.
"Yeah, I believe you."
Kira Ryosuke nodded.
Although, for now, having Wakabayashi Genzo leave the field to rest would be the best choice, there was still someone who could take over as goalkeeper. However, Kira Ryosuke knew that with Wakabayashi Genzo's personality, it was impossible to make him obediently leave the field and rest.
So an idea formed in Kira Ryosuke's mind. He knew how to reduce the risk of Wakabayashi Genzo getting injured.
"Kuon, after the next attack, we'll switch positions. You go up front, and I'll play defense."
Kira Ryosuke spoke to Kuon Ranze.
"Got it, got it!"
Although Kuon Ranze didn't know what Kira Ryosuke had in mind, he didn't ask. Kuon Ranze basically trusted Kira Ryosuke unconditionally now.
Or rather, the entire Bayern Munich was like that. Every player trusted Kira Ryosuke's decisions completely.
Kira Ryosuke's goal was simple: return to the back line and focus entirely on defense. That way, he could greatly reduce the pressure on Wakabayashi Genzo.