Zachary's spirits were flying high for the rest of the day. He was ecstatic after making Coach Allegri's starting eleven for the following day's Champion's League against Malmo. His energy and motivation levels were at the best they had ever been as he went through the intensive team drills on the training ground that day.
He was more hardworking than ever and didn't stop running during the sessions to prepare for the game. He rushed at the defenders like a maniac, executed sliding tackles like a reincarnation of Sergio Ramos, and even leaped high on several occasions to win aerial duels in midfield. His intent was to show and convince the coaches that they hadn't made a wrong decision by including him in the match squad.
"Zachary! Come here for a moment." Coach Trombetta yelled from the sidelines right after Zachary executed another sliding tackle to win the ball from Sebastian Giovinco on the training ground.
