Simon Kjaer was a key part of AC Milan’s Scudetto-winning 2021/22 season, even though other players received more attention. His season ended in December after he tore his ACL, and he did not play again for the club that year despite appearing in more than 800 minutes in the first 15 games. The injury likely ended his top-level career momentum, especially as recovery becomes harder in one’s 30s. Even with that setback, he remains fond of the Scudetto and the emotions it brought. He describes football as a childhood passion and a dream shaped by pressure, which he says can weigh heavily on players.
"His season was halted in December, when he tore his ACL and he did not play another minute for the club that season, having played more than 800 in the first 15 games. Indeed, it was that same injury which probably ended his career at the top level. He lost momentum and in your 30s, it is difficult to regain it after such a substantial injury."
"Winning the Scudetto? It gives me chills. It was one of the best days of my life, emotions that will stay with me forever. AC Milan was a dream, the Scudetto was a dream."
"I grew up with a passion for football: I started at four, took a short break, and started again at six. I had fun, then it became a dream; football was my first love, after my mom and dad. I didn't want to do homework; I wanted to be a footballer, a dream that allowed me to find all the positive things in my life."
"Pressure becomes a habit, but if you lose a derby in Turkey, Fenerbahce-Galatasaray , you wouldn't leave the house. In Milan, the derby was more relaxed, but it was still a lot of pressure; you might not even leave the house. Pressure is a factor that weighs heavily in football."
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