Really interesting. The athletic requirements to become a top level footballer have increased significantly.

It has certainly changed in scouting over the last few years.
Reposted from John Burn-Murdoch
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The prevailing narrative around increased injuries and player workload in elite football is wrong.

Players don’t play any more football than in the past. What has changed is a sharp rise in intensity of play.

Not more minutes, but each minute exerts more load.

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