Speaking before Monday's 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace, Ten Hag could not hide his exasperation at the huge number of injury problems within his squad. When asked about any specific factors which could contribute to a muscle injury, he said: "We know that there are myriad different potential risk factors and that's what makes this so complex. There are several factors that all potentially influence or contribute to muscle injury, such as stress, strain and load in athletes and their own personal physicality and fitness levels. In addition, there are variables such as surface conditions and footwear that play an impact on muscle injury." "It's about better understanding what athletes are doing, how they're recovering, gaining a better understanding on how they move, how they sleep.

Source: Express May 11, 2024 21:26 UTC