Real Madrid Confidencial A doctor explains Xabi Alonso's big problem this season, warning at Valdebebas
This doctor from the white team doesn't have good news, and there is a problem for the important start of the season
One of the concerns for Madridists, and even traumas, could be the injuries that occurred last season and the one before. That's why there's a focus on taking care of these and a great fear that they might happen again. However, the team's doctors speak clearly: "It's impossible for Real Madrid to be in good shape for the first match; injuries will happen for sure."
These damning words were conveyed by Gonzalo Correa González, doctor and specialist in physical education and sports medicine. He, as part of the medical team for the Merengue squad, predicts the worst regarding the players' injuries. We have already seen it with Camavinga's recent injury, and it seems more will come.
Bad sign for the Merengues
He talks about how injuries will be something inevitable, especially when there's a 15-day preseason. "Acute injuries caused by direct trauma are difficult to avoid whether you have a 15-day preseason or a four-week one."
With this, he supports his argument by making it clear that the time is not enough to prepare for a season. He also provides important data, such as what the players' response might be to the short preparation time. Players' response to the physical demands of preseason takes time; the principle of overload in training is essential for performance improvement."
"This means gradually increasing the intensity, duration, or frequency of training, and it can't be achieved in 15 days." With this last statement, he makes it clear that there's no way to reach the necessary physical performance in 15 days. That's why the start of the season seems like it will be quite tough for the players and for the coach, who may not see changes so soon.
It is what it is
Real Madrid tried to postpone its match at least a little longer to have more time to prepare. However, the top officials of the local competition prevented it, and in the end, this is all they can do. The alert is already active, and all that's left is to see what the consequence of these decisions will be.
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