Deng Kai hoped that Ronaldo could master these things earlier.
"You may not use it, but you cannot be ignorant of it."
After all, the ability to pass and control the football quickly that Deng Kai showcased, Ronaldo would eventually possess, though it would require several years of refinement at Manchester United.
But what if Ronaldo honed these skills ahead of time?
After that day's conversation, Ronaldo completely gave up extra training, as experts believed that his height would gradually stop growing after reaching one meter and eighty-three.
Only then could he engage in weight training.
Before that, his main focus had been on nutritional intake, concentrating on eating rather than training.
...
March 2nd, Primeira Liga's twentieth round.
Moreirense faced off against Santa Clara.
This was a mid-table team.
Ronaldo's performance in this game was inconsistent.
He achieved a goal.