Three days before the weekend fixture,a sudden crack of misfortune echoed through Bayern's training ground.
Kingsley Coman, the starting right winger, pulled up during a sprint.
Medical staff rushed in.Everyone stopped.
Minutes later, the diagnosis was confirmed:
"Muscular tear — out for 4 to 6 weeks."
The locker room buzzed with uncertainty.
And outside, the press began circling.
The Gap on the Wing
The team needed options.
Ferrera's tactics depended on balance, width, and obedience.
His backup choices?
A veteran midfielder out of position.
A young academy player not ready.
Or…
Mateo González.
The Coaches' Discussion
That evening, inside the manager's office, Ferrera paced in silence.
His assistants debated.
"González fits the shape now.""He's executing perfectly in training.""And that goal in the scrimmage… brilliant."
Ferrera shook his head.
"He's flashy. Risky. He breaks rhythm when he senses opportunity."
"But isn't that what we need now?"
Ferrera didn't respond.
The room fell quiet.
Mateo Hears the Whispers
Word reached him before it was official.
He was in the gym doing resistance drills when Jamal Musiala approached.
"Looks like you might get the call-up."
Mateo paused. "You think Ferrera will choose me?"
Musiala grinned."If he doesn't, he'll regret it."
Mateo gave a small nod, but inside…
He didn't celebrate.
Not yet.
The System Reacts
That night, as he walked alone back to his apartment, the System pinged:
⚠ POTENTIAL GAME ENTRY DETECTED
Objective: Stay within tactical parameters but create decisive impact if selected.
Hidden Quest Triggered:"Break the System from Within"Reward: Signature Move EvolutionRisk: Tactical Violation = Benching
Mateo exhaled sharply.
It wasn't just about playing.
It was about proving something to Ferrera, to himself… to the world.
The Decision
The next morning, before training, Ferrera released the internal matchday squad list.
Mateo stood by the noticeboard.
Eyes scanning.
Line by line.
Then he saw it:
#27 – González
Klara's Message
He texted Klara one word:
"Bench."
Seconds later she replied:
"Then warm it.Because soon, the world's gonna see the storm again."
Mateo smiled.