Someone posted an interesting video on why these soft tissue injuries were happening after lockdown, and how they often occurred in pre-season. However, the fact we have five players hurt, one seriously, made me wonder if there is something in our routine that is making it worse.
It also made me wonder if there is any connection here with our form dipping after the winter break. Could it have something to do with muscle fatigue when you have players in top condition, and then they stop and have to start up again? We heard the Dubai trip was supposed to be really intensive, could it be what we’re doing is too intensive?