Was it Reading in the cup? I might be wrong but Shabani got injured same gameAgree, I can’t remember what match it was he came on and then got the bad injury in, but I remember watching it and being absolutely gutted because I thought he’d shown real promise up to that point, same with Shabani, unless I’m getting them mixed up but yeah
Yes it was .
I think you may have missed the 'humour' in the post
Even more surprising is seeing Marcal doing multiple things and not getting injured!
Shhh dont tempt fate.
Yeah, and Semedos performance was really poor too.
You seen the size of premier league centre halves?
Being as the constant moan on here is the young/foreign players need to ‘bulk up’ to cope with the physical demands of English football, I’d say maybe yeah.
I'd say there probably is. If you look at a lot of modern footballers, athleticism and core strength is a big part of their makeup. Building speed, being able to hold off & block attackers or (looking the other way around) to shrug off or lean into defenders. It doesn't make them any less skilful.
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“Joao, what is this Pukka pie they speak of ?? “
“Also something about orange chips?”
It is not heavy weight training, and no need to end up like Mr Blobby if you are sensible re calories consumed versus calories burned
Joao says...Bruno....do you know that I am 5 foot seven of football heaven?
Good stuff. I am sure Abbobrom would agree.BENEFITS OF WEIGHT TRAINING FOR SOCCER PLAYERS
For starters, there’s no speed without strength. Too much weight and bulk, of course, can be a drag on quickness. But at the same time, stronger muscles mean more force generated which means a greater capacity for forward propulsion.
In other words, in order to be fast, you also need to be strong. Same goes for agility. And that means hitting the weights.
Of course, when you stop and think about it, there are plenty of places on the soccer field where strength and power are an advantage—and not all of them are directly related to speed. For example:
But it’s not even just speed, strength, and power. Other benefits of lifting and strength training for soccer players include:
- Holding your ground against a tackle or challenge and winning one-on-one battles on the ground
- Explosive acceleration to create an open space or beat an opponent to a loose ball
- Explosive jumping to compete for 50-50 aerial balls
- Higher velocity on shots, passes, even throw-ins
- Resistance to injuries. Strong muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones can absorb more force without straining or tearing. They can better protect weak joints, too—not only from the daily grind of practice and play, but from tackles and collisions, too. Want to reduce your risk of spraining an ankle or tearing an ACL? Strength training is key.
- Faster recovery. If you do happen to get injured, a body conditioned with strength training can heal itself faster, in part thanks to increased metabolism.
- Improved body mechanics. Working on strength—legs, core, even arms—will help you improve your balance and stability, coordination, and posture. Obviously, these skills will help you just about everywhere on the pitch, and contribute to injury resistance as well
Do Soccer Players Need to Lift? - Colorado Center for Podiatric Sports
If you want to improve your game and reduce your risk of injury out on the field, you shouldn’t neglect your strength training. Dr. Yakel explains why.
Mouts - “ Boss, how are you settling into Ruben‘s house? He said he left some Radox shower gel under the sink in the en-suite that you’re quite welcome to use.”
They buy me a glass of banks bitter Joao, what vineyard in Wolverhampton does this come from?
Can admin please remove this post. Far too positive….
Thanks for thatBENEFITS OF WEIGHT TRAINING FOR SOCCER PLAYERS
For starters, there’s no speed without strength. Too much weight and bulk, of course, can be a drag on quickness. But at the same time, stronger muscles mean more force generated which means a greater capacity for forward propulsion.
In other words, in order to be fast, you also need to be strong. Same goes for agility. And that means hitting the weights.
Of course, when you stop and think about it, there are plenty of places on the soccer field where strength and power are an advantage—and not all of them are directly related to speed. For example:
But it’s not even just speed, strength, and power. Other benefits of lifting and strength training for soccer players include:
- Holding your ground against a tackle or challenge and winning one-on-one battles on the ground
- Explosive acceleration to create an open space or beat an opponent to a loose ball
- Explosive jumping to compete for 50-50 aerial balls
- Higher velocity on shots, passes, even throw-ins
- Resistance to injuries. Strong muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones can absorb more force without straining or tearing. They can better protect weak joints, too—not only from the daily grind of practice and play, but from tackles and collisions, too. Want to reduce your risk of spraining an ankle or tearing an ACL? Strength training is key.
- Faster recovery. If you do happen to get injured, a body conditioned with strength training can heal itself faster, in part thanks to increased metabolism.
- Improved body mechanics. Working on strength—legs, core, even arms—will help you improve your balance and stability, coordination, and posture. Obviously, these skills will help you just about everywhere on the pitch, and contribute to injury resistance as well
Do Soccer Players Need to Lift? - Colorado Center for Podiatric Sports
If you want to improve your game and reduce your risk of injury out on the field, you shouldn’t neglect your strength training. Dr. Yakel explains why.
That's fantastic to hear.
Naah... Just joking, referring to general comments of his performances on the pitch last season
Marcal looks the business in this video and when he has actually played .....fingers crossed he says fit!
