On February 4, 2025, at 21:00 Riyadh time, in the 7th round of the group stage of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite, Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Iranian side Persepolis at home, strengthening their position at the top of the standings.
In the match, Al Hilal's Brazilian forward, Malcolm Felipe Silva de Oliveira, broke the deadlock in the 10th minute with a goal after receiving a pass from teammate Ruben Neves. He then assisted João Pedro Cavaco Cancelo and Salem Al-Dawsari for goals in the 25th and 38th minutes, respectively. In injury time at the end of the first half, Salem scored another goal with an assist from Cancelo. After the match, Malcolm and Cancelo were awarded the highest rating of 9.2. Cancelo scored twice and was substituted in the 74th minute, while Malcolm played the full 90 minutes, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
How did the player who won an Olympic gold medal with the Brazil U-23 team become the highest-rated player in the AFC Champions League Elite match?
Many football fans are familiar with Malcolm. The 28-year-old has played for European clubs such as Bordeaux, Barcelona, and Zenit St. Petersburg, making multiple appearances on the European stage. Malcolm earned a spot in Brazil's national teams at various age levels due to his outstanding performances, and in August 2021, he helped the Brazil U-23 team win the Olympic gold medal by defeating Spain 2-0 in the men’s football final at the Tokyo Olympics. In July 2023, Malcolm joined Al Hilal.
However, for Malcolm, achieving frequent titles such as the Golden Boot and assists leader in the Saudi Pro League and AFC Champions League is not an easy task. Many world-class stars have joined Saudi football clubs due to better financial benefits, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently turned 40. Not only is there fierce competition from rivals at other Saudi clubs, but even within Al Hilal, there are top players such as Bounou, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi, Ruben Neves, Milinković, Mitrović, and previously, Neymar.
As can be seen, Malcolm needs to put in a great deal of effort to stand out in the team. Many talented players, after their regular training sessions at the club, often choose to continue with additional practice on the training field. While maintaining their competitive form on the field, they also work on improving their performance off the field in appropriate ways. Unbeknownst to many, Malcolm purchased a soft lying type hyperbaric oxygen chamber, the ST801, from the world’s leading manufacturer MACY-PAN in the first half of 2024. He has now been using it for nearly a year.
What are the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the daily recovery training of football players?
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers were initially medical devices, requiring a prescription from a doctor for use by patients in need. The hyperbaric oxygen chambers produced by MACY-PAN are mainly designed to provide convenience for civilian enthusiasts of hyperbaric medicine. There are subtle differences in the production and manufacturing processes of medical and civilian hyperbaric oxygen chambers, which result in some significant differences in their properties.
The basic principle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy used in these chambers is to increase the solubility of oxygen by creating a high-pressure environment, allowing more oxygen to dissolve in the blood and tissue fluids, thus improving oxygen supply to tissues. This method can promote cell metabolism, enhance immune function, reduce inflammation, and more.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is suitable for people of all ages across various industries. For football players, the main benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy are as follows:
1.Accelerated Recovery: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can increase the oxygen concentration in the blood, promote tissue oxygenation, and thus accelerate the post-exercise recovery process, reducing muscle fatigue and soreness.
2.Promoting Wound Healing: For sports injuries (such as sprains, strains, etc.), hyperbaric oxygen therapy can enhance blood circulation, boost the regenerative ability of cells, and help injured tissues heal more quickly.
3.Reducing Inflammation: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can suppress inflammatory responses, alleviating symptoms of inflammation that may occur after exercise, aiding athletes in their recovery after matches and training.
4.Enhancing Endurance: Some studies suggest that hyperbaric oxygen therapy may help improve athletes' endurance and performance, especially after intense training sessions.
5.Improving Mental State: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also have a positive impact on an athlete's mental state, helping to relieve anxiety and stress while enhancing psychological resilience.
6.Preventing Altitude Sickness: For athletes training or competing in high-altitude areas, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help them adapt to low-oxygen environments and reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
During the use of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber, if any malfunctions occur with the chamber or its accessories, MACY-PAN offers a "one-year warranty and lifetime maintenance" service.
Where are the football players who once shared the same field as Malcolm now?
After adapting to the Saudi Pro League and undergoing systematic training, Malcolm has become a focal point on the Asian stage. In addition to Malcolm, MACY-PAN also has other players from the Saudi League, who purchased the MACY-PAN hyperbaric oxygen chambers around the same time as Malcolm. They all bought the soft reclining hyperbaric oxygen chambers, and, similarly, they are all from Brazil.
He previously played for Al Nassr, the city rival of Al Hilal, where he had teammates such as Aymeric Laporte, Telles, Brozović, Otávio, Talisca, Seko Fofana, and Mané. Currently, he has joined the team of the world-renowned football coach José Mourinho, with Anderson Talisca, who purchased the MACY-PAN ST801-3.
Read story about Talisca using hyperbaric chamber: Which MACY-PAN Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber Do Football Players Choose as Their “At-Home Recovery Assistant”?
On November 5th, 2024, during the 2nd round of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite, Talisca scored twice in Al Nassr's 5-1 home victory over Al Ain, with one goal in the 5th minute and another just before the final whistle, earning him the title of best player of the match. A week ago, thanks to his outstanding performances during this period, Talisca caught the attention of the Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe's coach, the "Special One" José Mourinho, and joined the team. He played in Fenerbahçe's recent 2nd round Turkish Cup match against Erzurum BB, where Talisca started and scored his first goal for the club in the 33rd minute, which was also the first goal of the match. He was substituted in the 61st minute, and Fenerbahçe won 5-0. Talisca is now expected to compete in European competitions.
Malcolm and Talisca possess impressive football skills, and with the support of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, they are becoming even more outstanding in football matches. It is an honor for MACY-PAN to have football stars like Malcolm and Talisca as customers. In addition to these two, MACY-PAN, with 18 years of experience in manufacturing hyperbaric oxygen chambers, also has other football players, football clubs, and well-known figures from various sports industries among its customers.
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Post time: Feb-10-2025