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David Brooks’ dream comeback: He returns with a hat-trick and an assist after beating cancer


sFew people deserve more than David Brooks (Warrington, 1997) The Tuesday afternoon of Welsh’s most talented forward. After 524 days That the same footballer who played with his team in Euro 2021, He announced that he had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphomaIt is an aggressive cancer of the lymphatic system, stage II, Brooksy started again on the soccer field.

He was in the quarter-finals of Hampshire cupa hundred-year-old local championship in which several clubs from the south of England participated against Bournemouth with his team. Portsmouth. In an accident, by the way, in which the wing I crowned the front door: with three goals, one assist and complete fan dedication This, finally, glimpses the light at the end of the tunnel for one of his great idols.

Although the truth is that the afternoon did not start at all well for the “cherries” who came out Brooks, 25, who has been with Bournemouth since 2018, as the only footballer in the first team. The rest were all from the subsidiary, including the coach, former footballer Alan Connell. After 20 minutes of playing, “Pompeii” led 0-2 on the scoreboardto take an important step towards the “semi-finals”.

But that’s when the “DB7” show started.. After a fine group move, the Welsh winger stood up to the opposing goalkeeper, Nigerian international Joshua Oluyemi, who beat him (with plenty of suspense, mind you) to be the first of his kind. Although the show has just begun. Well deserved not to be missed.

Unleash “Brooksy”

Moments later, Brooks invented a cool cross for Daniel Ado-AdjiWho entered everything to restore the match. And just a couple of minutes later, the second DB7 arrived, which was taken out of the sleeve A shot from the edge flew past Oluyimi, hitting a defender. To some extent this was a prelude to a 4-2 win, as Brooksy closed out his “hattrick” by laying out terrific offensive action at the short stick.

In scarcely ten minutes, “7,” strikes with all the danger in the world from the right, Three goals and an assist put the game on track. He did it, moreover, under the watchful eye of the Fund in Gary O’Neillfirst team coach, and teammates such as Lloyd Kellyone of the captains, or Lewis Cook, who did not want to miss the dream of Brooks’ return. His performance was even like that Hollywood actor Michael BOne of the club’s owners Excited for the footballer’s great match on his social networks. The encounter ended 5-2, but the really important thing was that “Proxy” got back.

Three days ago, on Saturday the 18th, it was Bournemouth He was thrashed 3-0 on his visit to Astonville in Premier. But, despite the heavy defeat, the “cherry” finished the match with a smile, as the duel worked on seeing again from short to brooks.

The “seven”, who had already called up the first team a week ago, V.I Bournemouth win 1-0 against Liverpool at Dean Court (Other name by which Vitality is known) He played the final ten minutes against London. Villa Park received the football player standing ovation. Despite the result, this was one of the best moments of the season.Bournemouth himself said via its official channels. Because there are things above football.

Very difficult months

The striker himself, who had to battle rough treatment over the past year and a half, couldn’t hide his feelings at the end of the game. “The past 18 months have been very difficult. For me, for my parents or for my friend, Flora, who used to work as a 24-hour nurse. But I never doubted she would come back, I was clear from the start. That reason, being able to play again … For me, it’s everything. And I want to do everything I can so that Bournemouth can be saved,” he said, after the match against Villa.

I am very happy for him. It’s been a very difficult journey, but he’s finally back

O’Neill, Bournemouth manager

Also his coach O’NeillHe showed his happiness after Brooks’ return. “I’m so happy for him. It’s been a very difficult journey, but he’s finally back.”said the coach after the confrontation against Villa. A few days ago, at a press conference, he was more frank. “Shortly after he started training, he scored a great goal in a game we played and I thought… ‘We want him back! “I jokingly pointed out. “He’s a fantastic footballer. It’s amazing to have him with us. We know this is a long process, but we’re looking forward to seeing him back to his best,” O’Neill said.

He is an amazing soccer player. It’s amazing to have him with us. We know this is a long process, but we look forward to your return to your full potential.

O’Neill, Bournemouth manager

By the way, this summer Bournemouth received praise from around the world when they decided to renew Brooks for another four seasonsAlthough pathology. Gesture, yes, was not surprising in this unique city that borders between Dorset and Hampshire countieswhich many define as the “California of Europe” and where Brooksy has been an idol for five years. On and off the lawn.



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