Perhaps it was the influence of the oath-taking rally at the Christmas banquet, or the lure of the huge bonuses the management had offered for victories, or maybe the attraction of potentially gaining both fame and fortune. After the week-long Christmas holiday, when the Real Madrid players returned to the team, the overall situation was clearly better than in previous years.
Long holidays were always the biggest headache for the coaching staff. Some players, even while on vacation, still maintained enough self-discipline, such as Yang Yang. Some took the opportunity to rest properly and relax, while others spent their holidays traveling and eating and drinking.
In the past, the last type of player had never been uncommon, so every time the team resumed training, it became a disaster zone for weight loss.
But surprisingly, after the Christmas holiday, when the Real Madrid players returned to the team, the doctors examined them and were generally satisfied with their physical condition. Although none of them were in peak form after resting for a week, they had clearly maintained themselves well.
At the very least, there was not even a single case of players putting on weight because of the excesses of eating and drinking.
Clearly, this was not merely due to the various incentives from the management. It was also the result of fierce competition within the team.
Everyone was holding their breath and striving to win a starting position, so naturally, no one dared slack off in the slightest.
After Ramos returned from Japan, he strained his left hamstring. This also intensified the competition along the back line. Vermaelen and Varane were both determined to fight for the starting position, and each wanted to become Pepe's partner.
As for Ramos, he was also actively undergoing treatment and was expected to return