The Croat from Real said: ‘If the players were racing horses, people would already protest for cruelty’
Dr. Niko Mihic. The former head of medical service Real Madridand today the club’s advisor and president of Football Doctors Network, in a big interview for Marc He spoke about the great efforts that players were exposed to contemporary football, innovation in recovery from injuries and the longevity of the captain Luke Bruise (39). He also criticized the current football schedule, an increase in injuries and current trends among players.
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Mihic believes that a thick schedule and too many matches cause the most to do more and more injuries.
– I am convinced that the main reason for so many injuries lies in the load we are exposing to the players. League and Uefa directly contribute to the injuries we look at today. We need to regulate it. The health of the player must have an advantage over the competition – said the doctor.
He is particularly bothered World Club Championship which will be played in the summer, and UEFA has already announced penalties to clubs that « save » key players.
– We can’t do this anymore. It’s unhealthy. If our players were racing horses, people would already protest because of the cruelty of animals.
In football, we are increasingly seeing bandages on the wrists, and Mihic expresses the doubt that it is only a fashion trend.
– I don’t know what’s going on, but every doctor knows that we use our hands and wrists for a lighter venous approach. I do not believe the players follow fashion trends. No one wears a bandage without a particular purpose. It is possible that some injuries play table football or tennis …
When asked why Real Madrid There are so many injuries, Mihic gives a clear answer:
– It all comes down to the overload of matches. I don’t believe in happiness. Injuries are due to multiple factors, and the most important thing is the number of matches.
When asked how Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo They still manage to play at the highest level in their late years, the key factor said.
– Their preparation and discipline play the biggest role. We help them as much as we can, but the bulk of merit belongs to them – Mihic concluded.
