Professor Wilhelm Bloch warns that the constant extension of the football calendar and the high number of games put players at risk of long-term injuries due to insufficient recovery.
Ilkay Gundogan's experience highlights the issue: with 129 appearances and significant travel in two years, the lack of recovery time is detrimental for players' health.
Bloch emphasizes that without adequate recovery and build-up training, footballers face a cycle of exhaustion, resulting in more injuries and possible long-term damage.
The pressures on top stars in football create a situation where they rarely have time to recover, raising serious questions about the sustainability of this rigorous schedule.
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