EP8: The Comeback. Unseen Journey: Hector Bellerin

Summary

El script relata la experiencia emocional y el proceso de regreso a la actividad de un futbolista después de una lesión prolongada. Se describe la ansiedad y el nerviosismo previos al juego con el equipo sub-23, la importancia del apoyo familiar y el vínculo especial con Héctor, quien también estaba recuperándose de una lesión. La narración destaca la ayuda recibida por parte de Héctor, que no solo compartió su experiencia sino que también brindó apoyo emocional y motivación. La conexión entre ambos se fortaleció durante el entrenamiento y los momentos difíciles del proceso de rehabilitación. El relato culmina con el estreno y el regreso triunfante de Héctor en un partido emocionante, marcado por el éxito y el agradecimiento mutuo. La historia resalta la importancia de la perseverancia, la confianza en uno mismo y el apoyo de los compañeros en la recuperación y el éxito deportivo.

Takeaways

• 😄 El jugador se siente nervioso y emocionado al jugar con el equipo sub-23.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Su familia, incluyendo a sus padres y abuelos, viajan a Londres para apoyarle.
• 🤝 Héctor Bellerin se acerca al jugador y se convierte en una figura clave en su adaptación al equipo.
• 🤕 El jugador ha estado ausente debido a lesiones en la inguinal, incluyendo una hernia doble y líquido en el adductor.
• 🏥 Los fisioterapeutas son fundamentales en su rehabilitación y no le apresuran para recuperarse.
• 🤝 El jugador y Héctor hacen sus regresos al mismo tiempo, lo que es emocionante para ambos.
• 🤔 A pesar de estar listo para jugar, el jugador aún tiene dudas y miedos internos.
• 👍 Héctor le ofrece apoyo y confianza al jugador, lo que marca un punto de inflexión en su estado mental.
• 🏃 El jugador y Héctor compiten y se desafían mutuamente, lo que mejora su rendimiento.
• 🏆 La noche de su regreso es un gran éxito, con goles y asistencia de Héctor, y un ambiente de equipo unido.
• 📱 El jugador mantiene una relación cercana con Héctor, incluso después de la lesión, a través de un grupo de WhatsApp.
• 💪 El jugador reconoce que aún tiene mucho trabajo por delante para recuperarse completamente de su lesión.

Q & A

¿Cuál fue la reacción del hablante al ser informado que jugaría con los sub-23?

El hablante se sintió muy nervioso durante toda la semana previa al juego.

¿Por qué acudió la familia del hablante a Londres?

La familia del hablante viajó a Londres cuando él les informó que jugaría con los sub-23.

¿Cómo describiría el hablante su conexión con Héctor?

El hablante se sintió una buena conexión con Héctor desde el primer día, ya que ambos estaban lesionados y Héctor se acercó a él para presentarse y ayudarlo.

¿Qué lesiones estaba sufriendo el hablante antes de unirse al club nuevo?

El hablante tenía una lesión en el muslo, una doble hernia y líquido en el adductor, lo que le causaba incomodidad para correr e incluso para dormir.

¿Cómo ayudó Héctor al hablante a sentirse más cómodo y confiado en el club?

Héctor tuvo una conversación con el hablante después de un entrenamiento, en la que le dijo que era suficientemente bueno como para jugar allí y que debía tener confianza en sí mismo.

¿Cómo describirían el hablante y Héctor su relación en el campo de entrenamiento?

Ambos tenían una relación competitiva pero de la mejor manera posible como compañeros de equipo, desafiándose mutuamente a máximo nivel.

¿Por qué el hablante cree que Héctor fue la persona adecuada para ayudarlo en ese momento?

El hablante cree que Héctor era la persona adecuada porque siempre lo empujaba a correr más rápido y a superarse, ofreciendo un constante desafío.

¿Cómo reaccionaron los fans cuando Héctor Bellerin regresó al campo?

Los fans dieron una ovación y Héctor experimentó una mezcla de emociones, incluyendo un momento de orgullo y felicidad por su regreso.

¿Qué sentimientos describe el hablante al recordar su noche de regreso con Héctor?

El hablante describe la noche como perfecta, con él mismo marcando un gol y Héctor proporcionando una asistencia, lo que resultó en una victoria 5-0 para el equipo.

¿Qué consejo le dio Héctor al hablante después de su regreso a los terrenos de juego?

Héctor le aconsejó al hablante que ahora era el momento de trabajar duro y empujarse a sí mismo para volver al nivel que estaba antes de la lesión.

¿Cómo de larga fue la lesión de Héctor y cuánto tiempo se tardó en recuperarse completamente?

La lesión de Héctor fue de más de un año, y según el hablante, puede llevar hasta 6 a 12 meses después de poder jugar nuevamente para que un jugador se sienta completamente recuperado y seguro en su knee.

¿Por qué el hablante no se siente cómodo retirando a Héctor del grupo de WhatsApp de la rehabilitación?

El hablante y Héctor consideran que mantenerlo en el grupo proporciona un ambiente positivo y de banter, y retirarlo podría simbolizar una especie de despedida, lo cual no están listos para hacer aún.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Primer encuentro con el equipo sub-23 y apoyo de Héctor

Se describe la experiencia emocional del jugador al enfrentarse a jugar con el equipo sub-23, la importancia de la presencia de su familia y cómo Héctor, al ser ambos lesionados, se acercó al narrador y comenzó a ayudarle a integrarse. La conexión con Héctor fue inmediata y significativa, y el apoyo recibido fue crucial para la recuperación y el debut en el club.

05:01

😌 Reto compartido y apoyo mutuo en la recuperación

El narrador y Héctor compartieron un duro pero gratificante proceso de rehabilitación, apoyándose mutuamente. Se destaca la amistad que comenzó durante este tiempo y cómo Héctor fue una figura clave para el narrador en su adaptación al club y a la vida en Londres. La confianza y el consejo de Héctor tuvieron un impacto significativo en la autoestima y la mentalidad del narrador.

10:02

🎉 Retorno emocionante a la acción y el apoyo del público

Se narra el emocionante regreso de Héctor a la acción y la calidez del recibimiento por parte de los fanáticos. El narrador describe su propia experiencia en el juego, la conexión con Héctor y cómo su entrada fue un momento de orgullo y felicidad para el equipo y los aficionados. La noche fue perfecta para ambos, con Héctor logrando una asistencia y el narrador anotando un gol.

15:03

🤝 Un abrazo compartido y la importancia del esfuerzo continuo

El narrador relata el abrazo con Héctor al final del juego y la reflexión sobre el duro trabajo que llevaron a ese momento. Aunque fue un regreso memorable, ambos jugadores son conscientes de que aún hay trabajo por hacer para recuperarse completamente de sus lesiones. La historia concluye con una mención de su grupo de WhatsApp de rehabilitación y la determinación de continuar mejorando.

Keywords

💡Lesión

Lesión se refiere a daño en el cuerpo, generalmente debido a un accidente o esfuerzo excesivo. En el video, es un tema central ya que varios personajes han estado ausentes debido a lesiones, incluyendo una hernia y problemas en el área del groin. La lesión es un obstáculo que deben superar para regresar al campo de juego.

💡Rehabilitación

La rehabilitación es el proceso de recuperarse de una lesión y regresar a la actividad normal. En el video, el protagonista describe cómo los fisioterapeutas lo ayudaron en su rehabilitación, sin apresurarse y asegurándose de que estuviera listo antes de regresar al campo.

💡Expectativas

Las expectativas son las anticipaciones o presiones que alguien puede sentir debido a las normas sociales o los deseos de otros. En el video, el protagonista menciona que tenía muchas expectativas puestas en él al unirse a un nuevo club, lo que añadió presión a su situación.

💡Apoyo

El apoyo es la ayuda emocional o física que alguien recibe de otros. En el video, el apoyo de la familia y amigos es crucial para el protagonista, y su llegada a Londres para ver su primer partido es un momento significativo que refuerza su conexión y su determinación.

💡Confianza

La confianza es la seguridad en uno mismo o en las habilidades de otro. En el video, Héctor le dice al protagonista que es lo suficientemente bueno como para jugar allí y que debe creer en sí mismo, lo que ayuda al protagonista a mejorar su juego y su mentalidad.

💡Competencia

La competencia es la rivalidad o el deseo de superar a otros en una actividad o juego. En el video, la competencia es presentada de manera positiva, como un mecanismo para impulsar y mejorar a los compañeros de equipo, especialmente cuando Héctor y el protagonista se desafían mutuamente.

💡Retorno

El retorno es el acto de regresar a una actividad después de un período de ausencia. En el video, el retorno de Héctor a la cancha es un momento de orgullo y emoción, no solo para él sino también para sus compañeros y el club en general.

💡Momento especial

Un momento especial es un evento significativo o emocional en la vida de una persona. En el video, el protagonista describe su debut y el regreso de Héctor como una noche especial, destacando la importancia de compartir ese momento con él.

💡Preocupaciones

Las preocupaciones son las inquietudes o miedos que alguien puede tener. En el video, el protagonista admite haber tenido dudas sobre su capacidad para jugar después de su lesión, pero se sintió seguro sabiendo que los profesionales de la salud no lo habrían puesto en esa situación si no estuviera listo.

💡Influencia

La influencia es la capacidad de tener un efecto en la opinión o el comportamiento de otra persona. En el video, Héctor es descrito como la persona más influyente para el protagonista en el equipo, ayudando a hacer que el protagonista se sintiera más cómodo en su nuevo entorno.

💡WhatsApp Group

Una grupo de WhatsApp es una plataforma de comunicación en línea donde un grupo de personas puede enviar mensajes, imágenes y otros tipos de contenido. En el video, se menciona un grupo de WhatsApp para la rehabilitación que mantiene a Héctor en contacto con el equipo y proporciona un sentido de pertenencia y apoyo.

Highlights

The player was nervous for a week before playing with the under 23s

His whole family flew to London to watch him play

Héctor Bellerin took the player under his wing and helped him settle in

The player had been out for nearly a season with a groin injury

He had a double hernia and fluid in the adductor

The physios were brilliant in helping him rehab without rushing

The player and Héctor made their comebacks on the same night

The player was in the zone the whole day before the game

Héctor told the player he was good enough to play there and to believe in himself

The player and Héctor would push each other to the max in training

They were there for each other during rehab

Héctor was the biggest influence on the player during his time at Arsenal

The player's mom always sends him an emotional text before every game

Héctor's comeback was a proud moment for the player

They both had a great game, with the player scoring and Héctor getting an assist

The player knew there was still a long way to go after the comeback

It takes a year or more to fully recover from a serious injury

Transcripts

The day came that, um...

we were told that we were gonna play with the

under 23s and...

that was just...

I cannot explain, I was

nervous for the whole week before.

That game, and, um...

yeah we were finally getting closer

my family were over in London

as soon as I told them that

I was gonna play with the under 23s

they all flew to London

my parents and my grandparents.

And... the fact that they were there

it made it all even more unusual

because I'm usually alone

so it kinda, you know

added more... not pressure, but

made the situation even more special.

The way I got so close to Héctor, was my first day

He came up, he introduced himself and said

I'm going to be spending a lot of time with you because he was injured

and I was injured

So straight away, I felt a good connection.

And I know how big of a name he is as well so even just coming into.

the changing room with big names. For him to do that was so nice of him.

the changing room with big names. For him to do that was so nice of him.

It did help me settle in straight away.

I had been out roughly, a best part of a season. I was struggling with my groin injury.

Different problems, i had a double hernia, i had fluid in the adductor

Just lots of problems going on in that groin area

It was just uncomfortable to run, uncomfortable. Even sleeping, I was sleeping on my side.

I had to make sure there was a pillow in between my legs, so it was like

the most horrible time of my life.

Coming to a new club, I had a lot of expectation on me, and little time to do it.

So, when I did come the physios were brilliant with me.

They helped me rehab, they never rushed anything and when I did eventually get back,

Me and Héctor made our comebacks. Or my debut and his comeback on the same night,

it was a great night for everyone.

We had to travel to Telford

we were playing Wolves, under 23s

yeah I remember, I was very in my zone

during the whole day.

There was doubts, I'm not gonna lie, there was doubts

I felt safe because the physios and the doctors

and conditioning coaches wouldn't have put me

in that situation if I wasn't ready.

Um... so I ticked all the boxes.

I was fully ready to go

but still in my mind

That's how our mind works.

Just to be there, with Héctor and share it with him, and..

It was a good memory, I look back on that night as

one of the better nights of the last few years

Just to share it with Héctor was good for all three of us to get minutes on the same pitch

There was, you know all this talk online.

About the full backs union, and like we kind of just hit it off from the start.

I think you could see when I came, I was maybe pretty nervous

like I had the young boy look about me.

You don't have much time to settle in, you're playing with big players,

big names. So you need to hit the ground running

and I remember I probably over thought every mistake I made that day

and went home and was like, "I could have done better", "I could have done this"

Whereas, I wish I just relaxed a bit more and enjoyed it.

Umm, and I think that was the time when Héctor said to me

"You're good enough to play here, just believe in yourself"

and I think that helped me so much. Just that little talk it was after training

Just in the changing room, me and him had just done a gym session together

and after it, we just sat down for maybe a hour or so and just spoke.

I think that changed everything, like I went home that night feeling much about myself.

and I remember texting him saying like "thanks so much for that chat"

like it helped me so much, and from that chat I went in with

a different mindset, a different confidence and it was a big part to do with Hector

He was just the person I needed then you know

'cause when I run quick he'd run quicker

then I'd try to beat him and I couldn't

and then I'd get frustrated and then I'd

try again and I will do it

but then he'd run again and he'd beat, so it was

just this constant

challenge.

It was competitive but in the best possible nature as teammates.

So, to do that and push each other on to the max was brilliant, and..

every single day it was a new challenge for us, and...

days were obviously long and hard, as well like

it wasn't easy

it was enjoyable because you're doing it with good guys and good people around the club.

But, they were hard. There were some hard days and..

Together Héctor helped me, and hopefully i done my best to help him as well.

And yeah, that was just the beginning of our...

of our friendship,

and we were there for each other in those times

Rob was already training with the first team

he wasn't part of rehab anymore so

KT was my companion during those times.

Who in the squad need their own reality show?

I think you should get one.

What do you mean man?

i think your own would be funny.

I think your one would be good.

Mine would be terrible.

Really?

I think you are funny guy, man.

Eat chocolate and play PlayStation.

Quite boring, man.

I think there's a lot of people

that'd be very excited to see that.

No, yours would be crazy to be fair.

I think I'm being-

Just getting dressed in the morning, is one.

Yeah yeah, just that innit.

Takes me 45 mins every morning man.

No, I'm joking.

That is good. Good style.

A bit crazy, but who am I to say?

Well you- you've got a bit of you as well-

There's a bit about you, I like it man.

You keeping it like, very Scottish

very...

I wouldn't say chavvy, chavvy is the wrong...

Nah that's probably spot on.

I would always say to my family like,

Héctor's helping me, hector's taking me out today.

Héctor's doing this, and

I think they even appreciated how much they helped me, so

for me, he's the biggest infleuncer

in the team for me would be him.

and helped me the most so.

and helped me the most so.

I wouldn't be or I wouldn't have been as comfortable

in Arsenal or in London without him.

he helped me from day 1.

I can't thank him enough for that

So thanks very much for that Héctor,

I really appreciate it

Héctor's normally pretty relaxed, like he's

pretty confident in what he's gonna do

I don't know if he had any nerves before that game

I think he was on the bench

and he only came on as a sub so

he might have been a bit more laid back

I was starting so I was like

I was nervous because it was the first game back

in front of the home stadium and the crowd

it was just the ending that made it perfect.

I didn't know I was gonna play

but um, Unai spoke to me and said

"Héctor if... the score"

"you know, if we're winning 2-0 or 3-0"

"then I'll probably gives you some minutes today."

Amazing to just be part of it again

like going to the hotel

and as I said, all these little things

all these little rituals

[Doctor] I'm so sorry mate

but you know you'll get back from this

you know, cruciate are not a big issue these days

Of course.

[Doctor] Yeah, we will get back from this, no problem.

Cool.

[Doctor] We need now...

I don't know what you want to do

Do you want to come in this afternoon?

You don't have to.

If you want to come and see the lads, it's up to you

if you'd rather stay at home

Yeah, I'll probably just come for a bit

and then we can chat about everything then.

[Doctor] Okay.

I couldn't tell you what I was thinking of then

because it kind of felt like I wasn't even there

you know, it just felt surreal somehow.

My mom always send me

a text message before every game.

That is a routine that she has and I have.

And before every single game

it doesn't matter if it's a friendly

doesn't matter if I'm on the bench

whatever, she just sends me a message.

And I remember she sent me such a long message and

and kind of got emotional

because I had missed that part of my

of my pre-match as well.

I could see in her words how

how excited they were for me

and um...

how finally for them they could sit down and watch their

their son play.

They are the ones we have in mind everytime

that we step onto the pitch.

On the Arsenal bench this evening

Goalkeeper Matt Macey

Welcome back Hector Bellerin!

I had goosebumps when they read it out

'cause I knew they'd be a response from the fans

so I was half waiting for the response

and as they cheered

I got goosebumps down my back

and was a bit like

that must have felt so good.

It was such a mix of emotions, but uh

at that time I wsan't even thinking about

all that I had gone through, I was just like

I enjoyed every single minute of that game

of those few minutes that I played.

I couldn't hear any noise, I was so...

I dunno, just nervous, and...

in my head

I just remember the feeling of finally walking in

and walking into that pitch and

feeling those floodlights.

AND WELCOME BACK....

TWO...

HECTOR..BELLERIN

Just finally

the moment right?

The come back.

Seeing Héctor playing again, it was a proud moment

with my personal experience of injuries as well

knowing what he had to go through

and all those months

on the sidelines

you know how much it means to

to be back in the football pitch.

I was very, very, very happy.

We opened the bracket

and we need to close the bracket.

That is so so happy

not only for him

for all our team

The ultimate mark is that

when he's actually competing

and he's going back again

obviously Héctor is someone that

you could see the reaction in the stadium

and the fans, people just love him.

You go through the warm-up and

he's an Arsenal boy, isn't he

so it was exciting in a way.

His first or second touch was just fantastic

there was a really good sense amongst the whole team

that had worked with him.

It was kind of written in the stars for us to have that night, kind of together.

It was, I came off at 60 or 70 i think.

And he came on for me, so just to have that like change over

and that special moment together like, i think it was good.

Both of us deserved a good night, because we had put in alot of work for that.

The Forest game was brilliant

one I scored

and

2) Hector came on and got an assist

straight away, I think it was his second touch or something

he got an assist.

Ball gets cleared and I'm on the edge of the box

and...

Joe was alone in the middle of the goal so I just

slot it in for him and he scored

and I was just like

"I cannot believe this"

How can this happen?

Like, it was the perfect night

We beat them 5-0.

We all make a comeback.

Rob scores.

Captain in the team.

I get an assist.

It was... everything about it.

As I spoke to his mom

which I had a change to seeing at the end of the game

I couldn't figure out a better comeback

if I had to choose one.

I was speaking to Rob after the game and we were like

Mate we couldn't have asked for

anything better.

I remember at the end of the game

when we are all walking and clapping at the fans

we sort of got each other

right near the North Bank I think it is

and we had a big hug

and I just remember him saying:

"We've worked so hard for this moment" and...

they way it panned out

you couldn't have planned it any better.

If you had said what's your dream comeback

that would have been the game.

I knew after the game

I would never forget that moment

but also I knew that there was still

a long way.

Because after that assist

even in the game, I could feel like that I-

I wasn't in the position that I was before the injury

I'm never fully satisfied until

they are well and truly out of the woods.

You know, 6 to 12 months later and

and you can look back on it.

I think Héctor has that mindset as well

and he knows, just because he's back playing

he's still got little things he needs to work on

and maintain.

Just because he's put the kit on and he's played

90, or, lots of 90s now

he's still got stuff away from the bright light

that he's gonna need to chip away and work at.

It's a year plus injury to be back to yourself.

You do have the 9 months period

you won't be able to play

but until your start to feel

how you felt before the injury

and the confidence in your knee and sutff like that

it doesn't happen until a couple of months down the line

if not longer.

Obviously with Héctor he felt unsure about something

wanted it checked in and clarified before

he could feel comfortable.

We have a rehab WhatsApp group and

I still haven't brought myself

to take him out of the group

and chatting to Hector last week

we think we might need to keep him there

just for some banter.

I think the day that

you remove him from the WhatsApp group

It's probably the day when you

when you sort of, y'know, send him off I suppose.

Like a kid going his first day at school but

certainly from my end, it's been super pleasing.

It's happened to me in a personal level as well

to the knee injuries you always felt

you couldn't keep up with your teammates

and that's frustrating.

That's the time you need to work the hardest

and keep fighting to get to

that level that you wanna be.

I finished the game thinking:

"Yo, now is the time that I got to work hard"

"now is the time that"

"now I'm ready, now I'm in the team"

"now is the moment I've got to push myself"

"to be where I was just before that injury."

Nice way to burst your bubble.