re: Chelsea 2023/24 Season-Long Thread: We’re Toast

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I spent eight months playing with pains and injections. I had to make the decision to have surgery, it was the best. I was hurting the team and I didn't want to expose myself," said the world champion, about all the problems brought to him by the inguinal hernia, which he was operated on April 25.

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The decision was made by both of the player's coaches, both with Lionel Scaloni and Mauricio Pochettino together to be able to do the best possible rehabilitation and reach the Copa América 2024 with rhythm and without ailments.

For several days it can be seen in the Blues gym and also jogging on the side of the auxiliary playing field. Double and triple shift days to strengthen your physique. Although it ends up melted, the smile is still shining on his face. "I'm fine, people can stay calm. I evolve day by day and I'm really looking forward to the Copa América," he confirmed.

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