The roar of 48,000 fans at the Mestalla thundered like waves crashing against a cliff. Cameras flashed. Orange and white flags waved furiously in the stands. Valencia had just defeated Sevilla 3–1, with two assists and a midfield masterclass from none other than Tobi Oliveira.
Yet beneath the chants, applause, and interviews, Tobi felt an emptiness growing like a shadow behind his chest.
He stood by the tunnel exit, breathing in the night air. The city around the stadium buzzed with life, but his limbs ached in a familiar way. A fatigue that went beyond physical.
He glanced at the system interface hovering before his eyes.
> [SYSTEM DASHBOARD] Match Rating: 9.3 Assists: 2 Distance Covered: 12.4km Fatigue: 58% Mental Strain: Moderate Note: Mental fatigue approaching risk level. Recovery strongly recommended.
He swiped it away.
No time to rest.
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The Tactical Shift