A Millionaire life style and a day job just as wonderful, the life of a professional footballer is certainly one to be envied.
Whilst all that cash in the bank must help them sleep at night, a long term injury for most footballers is akin to sending them into a some sort of dark abyss.
No stranger to the physio’s room, Bayern’s Thaigo Alcantara has uploaded this short video (part 1 of 4) detailing the trials and tribulations of his year off recovering from a serious knee injury.
There will be tears.