Benjamin stuck to the plan.
The next morning, he arrived at the training ground, but instead of joining his teammates on the pitch, he headed straight to the physio room. Mark was already waiting, setting up equipment.
"How's it feeling?" Mark asked as Benjamin stretched out his leg.
"Still tight," Benjamin admitted. The dull ache hadn't fully faded, but it wasn't as sharp as before.
Mark nodded, running his fingers along the muscle, applying gentle pressure. "That's expected. We'll start with some mobility work today. Nothing too heavy."
Benjamin didn't argue. He knew the risks of pushing too soon.
For the next hour, he went through controlled exercises—basic stretches, light resistance work, careful movements to keep the muscle active without straining it. No sudden bursts of speed, no twisting, no unnecessary pressure.
