""I think it's unlikely," said Dyche when asked if he would be taking a similar approach. "I presume you're mentioning about Pep. Is he weighing himself, do you think? "As I always say to the players, on your passport it says professional footballer. They're not just footballers. "Everyone wants to be a footballer but what about the professional side of it. "The players just need to use a bit of common sense. I don't mind them having a Christmas dinner, why not?""
""Sometimes, the psychology is as important as anything with athletes and, within reason, you want them to enjoy their Christmas Day. I certainly do. It's a big part of their life," he said. "It's fair to say that I do consider figures important but I'm not obsessed with it, weights and all that sort of stuff, but I've got my eye on it.""
""They'll be encouraged to enjoy their day. They have got the day off but should use a bit of common sense I think. "These players now coming through the academy, they should all know - and they certainly do - what to eat, when to eat, how to look after yourselves, good sleep and all those sorts of things.""
Sean Dyche says he is unlikely to weigh his Nottingham Forest players after the Christmas break, unlike Pep Guardiola's approach at Manchester City. He expects players to act with professional common sense, allowing them to enjoy Christmas dinner while monitoring fitness. Dyche acknowledges modern football requires attention to detail and considers figures important, but he is not obsessed with weights. He emphasizes psychology and trust, encouraging rest, good sleep and sensible eating. Academy players are expected to know how to manage diet and recovery. Forest remain near the relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat at Fulham.
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