Chapter 202: Recovery and Plans
The morning sun streamed through the training ground windows as Niels sipped his coffee, watching the team slowly arrive for a light session.
They were still excited from the night before, but Niels knew better than to let that energy carry over into the day.
Today was all about recovery finding the balance between enjoying the win and gearing up for the next challenge.
"Alright, boys," Niels called as the team gathered, "we're keeping it light today. Easy drills, stretches, nothing too tough. The match may be over, but the work never stops."
The players groaned, but they were used to Niels' no-nonsense attitude.
Max was the last to walk in, moving slowly. Each step seemed to hurt, and he didn't try to hide the pain on his face. His ribs, still sore from the night before, were clearly bothering him.
Niels noticed right away, his eyes narrowing as he watched Max make his way across the field.
