The Weekly Pick: Rafael Marquez

We find the offseason annoying because there's not nearly so much yummy news on our boys, nor any weekly matches from which we can single out one gent who was positiveley shining... nevertheless we can still manage to pick out a favorite even if they're not playing! And this week it's Rafael Marquez...

First off, we miss him. Like, really miss him. He missed out on too much of this past season because of injury, and he remains sidelned even now... but he's making such an effort to get well again, we can't help but fangirl over him these days.

He's so determined to recover in time for the preseason, he won’t even stop to take a few days holiday with his family... instead he's working as hard as he can to reach full recovery as soon as possible! He’s doing double sessions of recuperative work daily - we just hope that won't overburden him? - and he's just flown out to the sports rehabilitation center “Camp St. Raphael 8” in France.

Along with other players, including former Barcaman Ludovic Giuly, Rafa had invested in the construction of said sports center a while back. Now, he's there to continue his recovery. He should be returning to Barcelona next week to continue the next phase of the program set for him by the medical team at Barca - we hope it goes according to plan! We just adore his dedication and determination to regain fitness quick... and besides, doesn't he look just dieworthy on crutches?

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We've also included the pictures of him when he picked up this accursed injury - he's even mega hot when he's in pain. Aren't you just falling in love with those sizzling black locks? And those deliciously pouty lips? And doesn't the way he buries his face in between his thighs just tear your heart up - it's so sad and so cute at the same time! Who knew injury could ever be so hot...

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