For Mazzarri, Cavani's quick integration into the team was a good thing.

But even better things were yet to come.

He received a notice from Saint Lucy Hospital, telling him about the latest situation with Cassano.

Cassano now goes to Saint Lucy Hospital regularly for heart check-ups to see how he is recovering.

Although Cassano had gradually resumed physical training since last September, whether he could play was still a question.

After all, heart matters cannot be taken lightly. For the sake of prudence, Mazzarri would rather postpone Cassano's recovery date than risk letting him play.

And so, with one delay after another, Cassano's heart injury lasted until the end of January 2011.

Although he had been training with the team all along, and not alone, everyone tried to avoid physical contact with him during training, for fear of putting a burden on his heart.

The day before yesterday, Cassano went to the hospital for another detailed examination, and the results are now in Mazzarri's hands.

These results are full of professional jargon and abbreviated words that only doctors can understand.

However, the hospital obviously took into account that Mazzarri was not a colleague, so they wrote a note at the bottom of the examination report: "We believe that Cassano is qualified to play."

Mazzarri leaned back in his chair. That was exactly what he wanted to hear.

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Cassano learned the final test results from Mazzarri. Mazzarri told him that his physical condition was theoretically good enough to play, but for safety's sake, and also considering that he hadn't played for more than half a year, he wouldn't rush to arrange for him to play.

Although Cassano wanted to play, he also knew that this matter couldn't be rushed.

In fact, getting this result was already very good. Because the recovery time was too long, and the day of his return was postponed again and again, Cassano almost gave up several times and planned to retire early. Each time, it was Chen Hero's (Chen Yingxiong's) strange image that encouraged him.

That's why he persevered.

Now that there are no theoretical problems with playing, all he has to do is gradually find his form in training.

He knows that there is still a long way to go before he can truly play, but he has groped his way through the dark road of not knowing whether he can return to the stadium, so what else is impossible?

The media also quickly learned of the news, and Mazzarri was asked about this at the team's regular press conference on Tuesday. He nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Cassano now has the theoretical possibility of returning to the game, but this will take time. In addition, we only introduced two players from the outside during the winter transfer window, but the return of Hero and Cassano is no less than two completely new signings!"

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Time entered February, and the Champions League knockout stage was about to begin. Teams participating in the knockout stage began to experience unstable results.

AC Milan and Roma were held to draws by their opponents, and Napoli lost 0:2 to Chievo away from home. Only Inter Milan beat Bari 3-0 away from home.

Although Napoli lost the game, they still ranked first in the league with fifty-two points.

Because they had built up such a clear lead in the first half of the season, it didn't matter if Napoli lost two games now, not to mention that AC Milan was also suffering from playing on two fronts, and their performance in the league was not very stable.

On February 6, in the twenty-fourth round of the league, Napoli played against Cesena at home.

In this game, Chen Yingxiong scored twice, helping Napoli beat Cesena 3:0 at home.

His league goals this season also reached twenty-four.

However, in the twenty-fifth round of the league, Chen Yingxiong was unable to continue scoring, because he was placed on the bench in this game.

Three days later was the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage.

Napoli played against Lyon at home.

For this game, main players like Chen Yingxiong were all on the bench, or didn't even make the squad at all.

Cavani once again represented Napoli in the game.

As a result, he scored a goal in this game, helping Napoli draw 2:2 with Roma away from home.

After the game, no one cared about the result of the game, and Cavani, who scored the goal, only showed a small face in the media.

Everyone is focused on the Champions League next week.

Chen Yingxiong is about to return!

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"Even if he missed all six group stage games, he is still one of the most talked about people in this competition. I think this may be his charm—you may not like him, but you can't ignore him. He is always the focus of the news, the target of the media. He attracts people's attention with his arrogant performances time and time again. This approach may be criticized, but he succeeded. Look at the current media pages, how much of it is news about him?"

"After waiting for half a season, he is finally back, so is this a successful return of the king? Or will he end up with a bruised nose and a swollen face? The answer will be revealed soon!"

"Napoli drew a good opponent, because they are not afraid of Lyon. It is better to meet Lyon in the round of 16 than to meet Barcelona, right? Of course... maybe Barcelona doesn't want to meet Napoli either..."

"Let's hear what Chen Yingxiong has to say? When the team successfully broke out of the group of death and entered the top sixteen, he once said that he was hungry. What does this mean? He wants to score goals!"

"For Chinese fans, staying up late to watch the games is now meaningful, Chen Yingxiong is back!"

All the media are hyping Chen Yingxiong's first game of the season. Of course, not all of them are praising and complimenting him. For example, the Catalan media just can't stand him.

The grievances between Chen Yingxiong and Catalonia have existed since last season. In addition, he made a bold statement this season that he wanted to win the Champions League Golden Boot. This clearly didn't take Messi, who had already scored six goals, seriously.

Even if it was just to defend Messi, they would criticize Chen Yingxiong in writing and verbally.

In their opinion, the Italian media people are really shameless. The Champions League round of 16 hasn't even started yet, and they can't wait to start licking Chen Yingxiong's ass. If Napoli is eliminated by Lyon in the round of 16, let's see what their expressions will be then!

They simply don't deserve to be news reporters!

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Chen Yingxiong is now surrounded by a group of reporters outside the parking lot after every training session, and they won't let him go until he says a few words.

As the Champions League approaches, this situation has intensified.

"How confident are you that the team can eliminate Lyon, Hero?"

"Are you confident that you can score goals in the game?"

"How does it feel to return to the Champions League, Hero?"

Similar questions are asked every day.

Chen Yingxiong raised his hands and walked towards his car, and then kept shouting: "Let's talk about these questions after the game! No matter how much I say, people who don't believe me still won't believe me, so let's wait and see my actual performance! As a center forward, I speak with goals!"

After getting into Cabrera's car, thanks to Cabrera's superb driving skills, he got rid of the reporters and狂热(kuangre - zealous) fans.

After getting on the highway, Chen Yingxiong, who had been sitting in the back seat, suddenly giggled twice.

Cabrera glanced at Chen Yingxiong through the rearview mirror.

"So happy?" she asked.

"Yes, I'm happy as soon as I think about having the opportunity to slap them in the face in person!"

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The Champions League game between Napoli and Lyon is definitely not a clash of titans, but this game has attracted the attention of many media outlets, especially the Chinese media, who have flocked to it.

Because this is Chen Yingxiong's first Champions League game of the season.

Last season, Chen Yingxiong participated in the Champions League for the first time, and gave all Chinese fans a huge surprise - he actually won the Champions League Golden Boot with eleven goals.

Therefore, everyone is full of expectations for his second Champions League season.

After waiting for half a season, they finally waited for it.

In order to welcome Chen Yingxiong's first Champions League game this season, the Blue Giant Bear (supporters' club) also specially made a banner, which will be hung under their stand.

It reads: "Let them tremble and fear for your return!"

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Two hours before the start of the game, the enthusiastic Napoli fans have gradually arrived at the Stadio San Paolo, quickly filling the stadium that can accommodate 60,000 people.

An hour and a half before the start of the game, the buses of the two teams, Napoli and Lyon, arrived at the stadium one after another. Those Napoli fans who had not yet entered the stadium were waiting for this moment. When Lyon arrived, they booed Lyon, and when Napoli arrived, they cheered for the home team.

An hour before the start of the game, the players from both sides came out to warm up. The Stadio San Paolo reached its first climax. Napoli fans in the stands made huge shouts, not only for Napoli, but also to put pressure on the visiting Lyon players.

Lyon is already very clear about this home advantage of their opponents.

So when they returned to the locker room to make final preparations for the game, Pierre first took out a portable megaphone from his bag...

Pierre was a little proud, and happy that he could think of this idea.

Now, no matter how loud the noise outside, it won't be able to suppress his voice.

But when he turned on the switch, a piercing electrical howl came from the speaker, causing the Lyon players present to cover their ears.

"Damn it!"

Pierre was so frightened that he quickly turned off the switch.

When he turned on the switch again, there was another electrical howl.

After trying this repeatedly several times, there was always an electrical howl.

Pierre conceded defeat. He decided not to use this thing and trust his own voice. Although it was a little quieter, at least there wouldn't be any howls...

"Gentlemen..."

"Napoli!!!"

A resounding shout stubbornly drilled in from outside, cutting Pierre's words off in the middle.

After a year, that familiar feeling reappeared in the minds of every Lyon player, including Pierre...

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