Football: the Brilliance attributes of prime Messi

After the game, Manchester City's players returned to the locker room and immediately took hot showers. 

However, on the bus ride back to the hotel, many players still exhibited cold symptoms.

The next day, five players who had participated in the game developed fevers, causing concern among the coaching staff.

Coach Pellegrini quickly consulted the team doctor about the situation. "How long will it take for the players to recover and be ready for the league match in three days?" he asked.

The team doctor shook his head and replied, "I'm afraid they won't be ready. Their current physical condition can't support such intense activity. They need to rest and recover fully."

Pellegrini then inquired about the rest of the team. The affected players included forward Aguero, midfielders Garcia and Fernandinho, winger Navas, and defender Zabaleta.

Except for Garcia, a key rotation player, the others were mainstays in the team, and their absence would significantly impact Manchester City's performance.

Pellegrini was particularly concerned about Lin Quan. "What about Lin? Does he have any cold symptoms?" he asked.

The team doctor reassured him, "Lin is very healthy. His physical fitness is exceptional, and he hasn't sustained any injuries despite his rigorous schedule."

Relieved, Pellegrini instructed, "Isolate the sick players to prevent any further spread."

To expedite the team's return to London for their match against Chelsea, Manchester City's owner Mansour provided his private plane.

This luxury jet saved the players time and energy, avoiding the hassle of commercial flights.

The players marveled at the plane's amenities, posting selfies online and attracting fans' admiration and envy.

During the flight, while some players enjoyed movies, games, or other recreational activities, Lin Quan was busy chatting with Lily Collins through the plane's WiFi.

He saw several unread messages from her, congratulating him on their victory and reminding him to rest and take a hot bath to avoid catching a cold.

Smiling, Lin Quan responded, asking if she had watched his game.

As Lin Quan waited for her reply, he picked up a sports newspaper, reading about recent Champions League matches and players' performances.

Cristiano Ronaldo's impressive two-goal performance against Juventus and Ibrahimovic's four-goal game for Paris Saint-Germain were highlighted.

A debate ensued among fans about their abilities, with some questioning Ronaldo's reliance on penalty goals.

Ibrahimovic's interview further stirred controversy. He praised Messi and Lin Quan, ranking them above Ronaldo, which sparked debates online.

Fans discussed Lin Quan's remarkable performance for his age, comparing his statistics to those of top players at similar stages in their careers.

During the flight, some fans compiled a ranking of top football stars based on recent performances, placing Lin Quan fifth behind Messi, Ronaldo, Iniesta, and Xavi.

Despite the rankings, fans argued about the fairness of the list and the placement of other players.

Lin Quan, reflecting on the rankings, was interrupted by a notification. Hoping it was from Lily Collins, he checked and smiled as he saw her message.