Did I just PLAY in a real STADIUM? 🥹🏟️ GOING PRO EP. 9

Follow Thijs, one of our journalists, as he continues his journey to become a professional footballer in just one year, in the ninth episode of GOING PRO. ▶️

It's comeback time. After several weeks of rehab, Thijs is back to regular training. To aid his recovery from intense workouts, Thijs meets up with Sander De Loose, sports masseur for Alpecin-Deceuninck (Mathieu Van Der Poel’s cycling team). 💆🌈

Thijs' comeback takes place at the iconic KSC Lokeren-Temse pitch. Yes, you read that right—Thijs gets the chance to train at the legendary Daknam Stadium. It’s a dream come true to play in front of a stand.

Training goes well, but it comes at a cost—again. 🚨

As the season at KV Mechelen draws to a close, Thijs takes his time to say goodbye to the talents of their U23 squad. Close to tears, he thanks them for investing in him, making him the best footballer he could be. 🥲🦵

00:00 Intro
00:45 Where did we leave off?
03:13 Sander - Mathieu VDP’s masseur
06:09 Training at KSC Lokeren-Temse’s Daknam
08:53 The view of Hans Cornelis
11:38 Injection time
14:41 Bye bye KV Mechelen U23

Special thanks to Albert Heijn, AA Drink, Jims Fitness & Voetbalshop.be.

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