Has anyone got any stats on how far players actually run during a week?
I know we get the distance covered in games played and some players cover what must be a half marathon or thereabouts. But what about distance covered in training or in the gym? Warm ups and warm downs? Over the course of a week, how much would this all add up to? A full marathon? More?
Also, theres the mental strain of concentration and pressure, especially during matches. And the traveling - we have some big lads in our squad. Are they comfortable when traveling? And then to add to all of the above, your manager asks you to press the opponent relentlessly.
Is it any wonder theyre knackered?