"The defending Premier League champion Nottingham Forest has been in trouble recently. They have lost three rounds in the league, and the gap with the first place Arsenal has widened to seven points. They were eliminated too early in the League Cup and were eliminated by an English Championship team. These are not the biggest headache for Tony Donn. The reporters who appeared near the Wilford training base are not very brave to interview him now. He is in a bad mood because his favorite player Freddy Eastwood suffered another knee injury in the last round of the league..."

In the 11th round of the league on November 1, Nottingham Forest challenged Tottenham Hotspur away. In the 54th minute, Eastwood was hit by a fight with Michael Dawson and could not get up again. Although Dawson successfully cut off Eastwood's ball, after discovering the situation around him, he kicked the football out of the sideline to facilitate the Forest team doctors to play.

Dawson wanted to comfort Eastwood, but was pushed away by the Forest players who rushed over. Although he was once the captain of Nottingham Forest, in the eyes of these Forest players now, he is the perfect enemy.

Fleming ran on the field with two assistants and inspected Eastwood, who was lying on the ground and groaning in pain.

"Okay, OK, it's okay, it's okay!" Fleming did not check Eastwood's knee first. The first thing he saw was the Gypsy's tears in his eyes. He was shocked. As a team doctor, he often saw the injured expressions of players at the closest distance. He said that his body was the best, so most of the time he could tell how a player was injured just by looking at these expressions.

He cried when he was injured, and he knew there was a living example - Ronaldo who fell on the court for the second time.

Eastwood opened his mouth wide, as if he wanted to moan, but he couldn't make any sound, as if he had left the water fish.

"Stretcher Stretcher." Fleming called the stretcher. He carefully put Eastwood on.

"You will be fine, believe me, you will be fine..." As he followed the stretcher down, Fleming leaned down and lay down in Eastwood's ear, muttering as if he was chanting a spell.

After the incident, Fleming looked up and saw Tang En's inquiring gaze. He shook his head with a dim expression. He also clearly saw Tang En cursing and swearing.

The next day, news came. Eastwood was seriously injured and needed a four-month quit, and he had to undergo another surgery.

"...This is really unfortunate. Since he was seriously injured by George Wood in the field match against Nottingham Forest Youth Team, this is his third major surgery in the same part. Two days ago, he just celebrated his 30th birthday, but he didn't expect that the 'birthday gift' he got turned out to be... "

"The career of 30-year-old Eastwood is a legend. He was once a promising player of the West Ham youth team. In the end, he was seriously injured in the game against Nottingham Forest Youth Team and was abandoned by West Ham for only one time. He was part-time second-hand car salesman at the same time..." The TV host's remarks seemed to be a review of his life at a memorial service in mourning Eastwood. "Later he was taken to the city court by Tony Donn, and then he found a chance again. He scored twice in the Champions League final, making him a

For the legendary shooter in the history of the Forests. The season after Tony Donn returned to the team after returning to the team after his heart disease treatment, he became the bronze boot scorer of the Premier League. Although he was troubled by injuries, his goals per season can be guaranteed to be in double digits... This injury may be the heaviest blow to him. He may even retire early because of this... According to Richard Steadman, an American doctor who performed the surgery, Eastwood's right knee was like a ball of broken cotton stuffed together randomly, and he may be injured again after the surgery repair..."

"Bastard!" Don E slapped the desk, and Chris Lak next to him didn't dare to take a breath.

Donn is not scolding Chris Lark. He is not scolding anyone, he is scolding this bad fate. He has never had a healthy shooter since he brought the gypsy back on the amateur court in East London.

Eastwood, who was not injured, is definitely an excellent striker. Don En firmly believes that with his strength, he can completely squeeze into the top European strikers, but his injuries have become shackles on the gypsy's feet, making him unable to run freely.

This is the most regrettable and helpless thing that makes Tang En the most.

Now one thing that makes Don Eun even more angry is that just an hour ago Eastwood told Don Eun in person that he planned to directly retire after the operation.

At that time, the two of them had a fierce argument on the phone... or "quarrel". Done said that he did not agree with Eastwood's choice to retire. He didn't even want to hear the word "retirement". But Eastwood also made up his mind this time and risked confronting the king and quarreled with Done on the phone.

"I'll tell you, Freddy! I don't allow you to say 'retirement'! I don't agree to retire! You are only thirty years old, what kind of service will you retire? I'll just finish the surgery honestly, rest for four months, and come back to the court to continue scoring goals! What kind of sadness are you playing with you?"

"Boss, I know my body best! I really can't hold on anymore... Nine years ago, you advised me to persevere in the hospital. Choose the path I want to walk. I listened to you and walked on this road I like for nine years... Nine years. Boss, the time has not been short. I really can't walk..."

Tang En heard a crying sound from the phone. He was silent and didn't know what to say to comfort him. If he was in front of Freddy at this moment, he would have hugged the other person in his arms without hesitation. But through the cold phone and the illusory radio waves, he could do nothing.

After sobbing for a while, Eastwood seemed to calm down, and he continued in a hoarse voice: "Actually, I have less running on the court now. Even if I continue to return to the court after the operation, I have made very little contribution to the team... I am tired, boss. Do you know what my biggest dream every day is now? Taking care of my horse and children, being with Serim...it's that simple. This road is not easy to walk, I am so tired of persisting. I want to rest now..."

"Freddy..."

"Stop persuading me, boss. I made up my mind this time. I..."

Donn interrupted Eastwood's dialect a little savagely and raised the volume, "Do you remember our agreement? I am the legendary coach, you are the legendary shooter! Freddy, do you still remember!"

"Sorry, boss, sorry..." Eastwood's voice was low and choked.

When Tang En heard this, he suddenly raised his head and took the phone away from his ear. He pursed his lips tightly to prevent the tears from really sliding down. Fortunately, there was only one person in the office at this time, and no second person would have seen the strong king of Nottingham Forest so incompetent.

Tang En successfully held back his tears. He picked up his phone again, but the wires were not disconnected.

"Freddy.  "

"Boss?"

"Come to Wilford again after the operation is successful and say goodbye to everyone. I won't tell them about this."

"Um. "

"Call me when you're coming."

"OK. "

"You have a good rest. Freddy..." Tang En hung up the phone in a hurry. He was really afraid that if he continued to say this, he would really cry on the phone. His voice was trembling in the end.

Retire directly, retire directly! I still want to arrange a grand farewell match for you, Freddy! Why... did you... choose to retire directly?

Tang En circled in his head coach's office. His chest was fluctuating violently, and his emotions were hard to calm down for a long time.

Deep down, he regards every player he has lived with for many years as his friend, and any friend left him will make him feel uncomfortable. From Yero, Albertini, Beckham, Van Nystruey... to Eastwood now, the last thing he wants to see is that there are players who retire in front of him. It’s okay to leave when he leaves. No matter what the reason, he can always see those familiar faces elsewhere. But retirement is another thing...

Whenever he sees Albertini in suit and tie appearing in front of him as an Italian Football Association official, he will always be a little dazed.   Time...

Except for Donn and Eastwood, no one knows what the Gypsy are going to retire. But the media can still smell something sensitively from some of the winds.

After the Champions League group stage match with Lyon, a reporter asked about Eastwood's injury at the press conference, "...From a lot of news, is Eastwood likely to retire?"

Tang En's face immediately turned dark: "I don't know, I'm not a professional doctor. I can't comment on his injury."

Another reporter stood up with his hands up. Before he could speak, Donn had pointed at him and said, "If it was still a question about Eastwood, I'm sorry, I refused to answer. That had nothing to do with this game."

The reporter opened his mouth and sat down again.

Obviously he wanted to ask this question.

"Let's talk about the game." Tang En took the initiative to change the topic, "I beat Lyon away and qualified two rounds in advance. I'm very happy. Thanks to the team for their unity."

How could the reporters want to hear this?

Unfortunately, Donn did not give reporters a chance at the entire press conference.  What will happen if Eastwood’s injury will lead to.    At present, no one knows.

The reporters couldn't get anything valuable from Gao Tangen. They all went to ask the players.

"Freddy? We all hope he recovers as soon as possible and then comes back. The locker room is not so lively when he is away, ha!" Pepe smiled.

"Of course I hope he recovers as soon as possible, but I can't be too anxious. It's better to recover the injury before coming back, which is safer." The older Thiago seemed very cautious.

"Come on Freddy!" Ibisevic, who scored in the game, clenched his fists at the camera. While celebrating the goal, he lifted up his shirt and exposed the T-shirt inside, which read: "This goal is dedicated to Freddy."

Interviewing George Wood is the most difficult thing. Especially on this issue. Everyone knows why Eastwood has such a bumpy career, everything is thanks to his teammate and captain. Eastwood has undergone three surgeries and is the first to kick the right knee.

"I...I think he will come back..." Wood said with a little confidence, with a little doubt in his tone. "It should be... I will come back."

After saying this, he left in a hurry, feeling quite escaping.

The team is still very optimistic about Eastwood's return.

Three days later, Freddy Eastwood performed his third right knee surgery in the United States. After the operation was completed, the surgeon told him that the situation was not optimistic and he could not guarantee that the operation would allow him to return to the court.

Eastwood smiled at this bad news. It seemed as if he didn't take it to heart at all.

After a week of rest in the United States, he set off with his wife to fly back to the UK. Then he called Don.

"Boss, I want to come back and see everyone."

Tang En knew that the time for farewell was coming.

So in the training class the next morning, the players of Nottingham Forest met Freddy Eastwood, who had been missing for a long time. Although he was still on a crutch, he finally showed up in front of everyone.

"Hey, Freddy, long time no see! How about the sunshine in America?"

"I heard that the surgery was successful? Do you need three months of rest?"

"Come back quickly and recover from your injuries! Everyone misses you very much."

The teammates surrounded him enthusiastically, patted Eastwood's shoulder and head, and greeted him.

Chris Lack also looked at this scene happily without saying a word to stop it. Only Don was standing next to him wearing sunglasses. His face was gloomy.

Even George Wood, who rarely talks together, walked up for the first time and stood in front of Eastwood: "We...uh, we are all waiting for you to come back."

This is the "culprit" of his current situation. Eastwood has never given him any good looks. It's just that George Wood is also a proud person. He never takes the initiative to admit his mistakes to Eastwood in person. So the relationship between the two has always been a bit stiff. He has also been hyped by the media.

But now I am about to retire, and it is so boring to be entangled in such a thing.

Eastwood smiled at Wood for the first time: "Thank you."

Someone next to him whistled excitedly and asked them to shake hands and hug them. This is big news. The two people in the team who have deep hatred actually have this day to let go of their past grudges!

But they didn't shake hands and hug them in the end.

It was almost time for everyone to talk. Done stood up, coughed, signaling everyone to be quiet. Then he pointed to Eastwood and said, "Freddy is here this time, there is something to tell everyone." After that, he stepped aside and signaled the gypsy to stand up.

Eastwood slowly moved out with a cane, and everyone looked at him with some confusion, not knowing what he was going to say.

"Uh... well... I almost changed my mind just now." Eastwood clamped the crutch under his armpit and rubbed his nose with his hands. "I really want to come back and play football with everyone. But I know it's unlikely..."

There was an uproar in the middle of the team.

"Hey, Freddy, what are you talking about?"

"I'm so sorry, Freddy. Your English is not standard at all, your speaking speed is still so fast, I didn't hear it clearly at all!"

"Today is not April 1st, Freddy!"

After everyone calmed down a little, Eastwood continued, "I'm not lying. Guys. The doctor told me after the operation. My knees may not be able to withstand the impact of professional football. If I don't want to keep walking like this in the future..." He patted the two crutches he was wearing. "It's better to give up."

"Don't talk for now, let me finish it." He saw that someone wanted to say something, so he quickly made a gesture to stop it. "I thought about it for a long time... I also talked to the boss." He looked back at Tang En. Tang En, wearing sunglasses, had no expression on his face, as if he was acting cool.

"I decided to retire like this." He finally said the most important sentence.

Chris Lak looked at him with a look of surprise, then turned his head to look at Donn next to him. Donn had already lowered his head.

The players' reaction was even more intense, and they shouted, excitedly asking Eastwood to take back his last words on the spot.

"Eastwood! You boy... do you know what you are talking about?"
To be continued...