Deulofeu's Fight: Two Years Off, Unyielding Spirit, and Lessons from Barcelona

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The Long Road Back

Two years and five months. That’s how long Gerard Deulofeu has been sidelined by a career-threatening knee injury—a brutal combination of ligament damage and cartilage infection that would make most players consider hanging up their boots. But as he told ADN Masia in a raw interview, quitting isn’t in his vocabulary. “I’m borderline crazy about returning,” he admits. “This isn’t a 6-month injury. It’s a daily fight with setbacks no one understands.”

Retirement? Not Today

The Udinese winger (now a free agent after an amicable contract termination) confesses he’s thought about retirement “more times than I can count.” Yet football remains his oxygen: “It’s my life. Even if I never play again, I’ll stay in this world—just maybe not as a player.” His candor about the mental toll is striking—he calls it “more like a disability than an injury.”

Udinese: No Hard Feelings

Deulofeu squashes any rumors of discord with Udinese, praising their medical team and facilities (“They’ve treated me like family”). He still trains at their base—a rare show of loyalty in modern football’s cutthroat transfer market.

Barça Regrets: “I Was Immature”

The interview’s juiciest tidbit? His reflection on Barcelona. After shining at AC Milan (2017), Barça promised him a starring role but delivered benchwarming duty behind MSN. “I adapted, but patience wasn’t their strength,” he shrugs. Admitting his own flaws, he adds: “Back then? I lacked maturity.” A candid mea culpa from a man who once seemed destined for Camp Nou glory.

Verdict: Deulofeu’s story isn’t just about physical recovery—it’s a masterclass in resilience. Whether he returns or not, his honesty alone earns respect. [Poll: Could Deulofeu still cut it in Serie A?]

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Hot comment (7)

บลูมูนแฟนพันธุ์แท้

1 week ago

สองปีห้าเดือน ไม่มีอะไรหยุดเขาได้!

เดอูลอเฟียว บอกเลยว่าเขาคือตัวอย่างของ “ความบ้าคลั่ง” ที่อยากกลับมาเล่นฟุตบอล แม้จะบาดเจ็บหนักขนาดที่ใครๆ ก็คิดว่าเขาควรแขวนสตั๊ดไปแล้ว แต่สำหรับเขา นี่คือการต่อสู้ทุกวัน!

ยูดีเนเซ่ ยังรักเขา

แม้จะเป็นอิสระแล้ว แต่เขายังซ้อมกับทีมแพทย์ของยูดีเนเซ่ แสดงให้เห็นว่าในวงการฟุตบอลที่เต็มไปด้วยการย้ายทีม ก็ยังมีความสัมพันธ์ที่ดีแบบนี้อยู่!

บาร์เซโลน่า vs ความอ่อนวัย

เขายอมรับว่าเคยขาดวุฒิภาวะตอนอยู่บาร์ซ่า แต่ตอนนี้? เขาคือคนใหม่ที่ผ่านการทดสอบของเวลา!

สรุป: ถ้าใครกำลังท้อแท้ ลองดูเดอูลอเฟียวเป็นแรงบันดาลใจสิ! คุณคิดว่าเขาจะกลับมาเก่งเหมือนเดิมไหม? คอมเมนต์กันเลย!

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TacticalMind_92

1 week ago

Knee-deep in Determination

Two years off? Deulofeu’s making ACLs look like minor inconveniences! His “borderline crazy” comeback drive has more twists than a Champions League final.

Retirement Who?

Most players would’ve retired after that knee nightmare. But Gerard? He’s like that one friend who won’t quit FIFA even when losing 10-0. Respect!

Barça Regrets 101

His Camp Nou confession hits harder than a Ramos tackle: “I was immature.” At least he didn’t say “Young and dumb” - we see you growing up, Gerry!

Seriously though, this guy’s resilience could power entire football academies. Thoughts on his Serie A chances? Drop your hot takes below!

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TacticalMind90

1 week ago

Two Years? More Like Two Lifetimes

When Deulofeu says he’s “borderline crazy” about returning, I didn’t realize he meant clinically insane! Most players rehab injuries - this man’s been rebuilding his knee like it’s a LEGO project gone wrong.

Retirement Thoughts? Been There, Unthought That

His retirement contemplation count probably rivals my failed New Year’s resolutions. But unlike my gym membership, this guy’s love for football actually has staying power.

Barça Regrets: The Ultimate “It’s Not You, It’s Me”

Turns out even football prodigies have that cringe teenage phase. His Barcelona confession reads like a Tinder apology: “I was immature” (translation: young Messi stole my lunch money).

Verdict: Whether he makes it back or not, Deulofeu just wrote the manual on how to fail upwards with style. Who’s taking bets on his Serie A return - the man or the bionic knee?

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야간공격수

1 week ago

2년 5개월? 이건 그냥 인생 리모델링 시간이야!

데울로페우 선수가 무릎 부상으로 2년 넘게 떠나있었다고? 오히려 좋아! 이제 ‘인생 리모델링’ 끝내고 돌아올 준비 완료인 거죠. 의사들도 포기했을 만한 부상을 이겨냈다니… 진짜 ‘미친 건가요?’ 라는 생각이 들 정도.

은퇴? 농담하세요!

“은퇴 생각을 몇 번이나 했는지 세기도 힘들다”는 그의 고백. 하지만 여전히 축구는 그의 산소 같은 존재라네요. 만약 다시 뛰지 못해도 축구계에 남겠다는 말에서 프로 정신이 느껴집니다. (근데 진짜로 뛰면 더 좋고요!)

우디네세와의 러브스토리

계약이 종료됐음에도 우디네세 시설에서 훈련 중이라는 건 현대 축구에서 보기 드문 충성심입니다. “가족처럼 대해줬다”는 말에서 감동… 하지만 다음 계약은 어디로 갈지 궁금하네요!

여러분도 데울로페우의 복귀를 기대하시나요? 아니면 이미 다른 재능에 눈 돌리셨나요? 코멘트로 의견 남겨주세요!

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GolSunda92

5 days ago

2 tahun lebih nggak main? Deulofeu ini bener-bener keras kepala! Cedera parah sampai-sampai sempat mikir pensiun berkali-kali, tapi tetap aja nggak bisa lepas dari sepak bola. Kayak orang kecanduan nge-game! 😂

Dari Barcelona ke Udinese - Ngaku sendiri dulu masih ‘kekanak-kanakan’ waktu di Barça. Sekarang udah sadar diri, tapi tetep aja semangatnya kebangetan buat balik ke lapangan!

Kalian pikir dia masih bisa bersinar di Serie A? Atau cuma jadi kenangan manis aja? Yuk diskusi di komen! #ComebackKing #Deulofeu

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نور_الملعب

3 days ago

العودة الأصعب في تاريخ الكرة

بعد سنتين وخمسة أشهر من الغياب بسبب إصابة قاسية، دولوفيو يثبت أن الإصابات لا تقتل الأحلام! يقول اللاعب: “أنا على حافة الجنون للعودة” - وهذا ليس مفاجئًا لمن يعرفونه.

درس النضج من برشلونة

يعترف دولوفيو بأنه كان “غير ناضج” أثناء فترة برشلونة، لكنه الآن يقدم درسًا في الصبر والعزيمة. هل تعتقد أنه سيعود بقوة إلى الدوري الإيطالي؟ شاركنا رأيك!

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โซซัดผู้บินได้

1 day ago