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921 sats \ 16 comments \ @Carresan 24 Sep Stacker_Sports

Last Saturday @grayruby posted a poll about increasing number of matches at NFL . One of the points discussed in the comments was the amount of injuries that the players would suffer with an increasing number of matches. It seems that these days more players are getting injured than in the past. Same view can be applied to this side of the pond, when we talk about football.

The following day, Rodri (Man City's midfielder ) and Ter Stegen ( Barça's goalkeeper) both suffered knee injuries. The latter, will be out of competition for at least 8 months after suffering a ruptured patellar tendon.

Rodri had his ACL teared and is expected to be out for 6-7 months. Just a week ago, he was complaining about the busy schedule and mentioned that some players were considering going on a strike due to this.

Obviously, clubs and organizers such as UEFA and FIFA will keep pushing to increase the amount of matches, which means increasing income. Not sure if it is going to be the best way forward for the show.

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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 24 Sep

Arent a lot of players playing longer than before, too?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

Yes, this is a good point. They are better prepared, also more conscious about what they eat. Both can increase the number of years that they are playing.

130 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 24 Sep

Injuries in the NFL are very bad this year. The most successful teams this season might end up being the one's that remain the healthiest.

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

Here in Europe, wealthiest clubs can cope with this injuries better as they have longer rosters. However, middle class teams may struggle as the substitutes are not as good as in the top teams.

130 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 24 Sep

Are your football players noticeably more muscular than they had been in prior generations?

That's very pronounced with American athletes (at least in football and basketball). I'm wondering if we're seeing a tradeoff between peak performance and durability.

40 sats \ 2 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

I think they are more prone to injuries these days. I have the feeling of more serious knee injuries that led to long recovery periods.

On top of that more minor muscle injuries that keep players out for several weeks during the competition.

30 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 24 Sep

Yeah, it's mostly soft tissue injuries over here too.

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

It's weird, not sure if it could be due to the pitch too.

30 sats \ 2 replies \ @Akg10s33 24 Sep

In the previous post, in my humble opinion, I said that with 17 games and a play-off it was fine!! Now the thing about injuries is a rather complex issue... I personally think that players today are mentally more prone to getting injured... I mean, I'm just saying that if you love sports... if that's your job, which you dedicate yourself to and which supports your family and generates profits for your future... you should have the capacity and mental strength to recover faster and get ahead... I don't know if it happens to everyone, but it seems to me that nowadays in all sports injuries are exactly the knees🤔🤔

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

Knees always suffer in some sports, but it's becoming more and more frequent these days.

15 sats \ 0 replies \ @Akg10s33 24 Sep

That's why I say it... I thought I was the only one who had that idea that now all players accidentally injure their knees🤦

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 24 Sep

It definitely feels like there are more injuries in NFL and NCAAF games than ever before. Feels like every game I watch, there are many injury timeouts, players leaving due to injury, etc. I think a lot of it is driven by poor technique - not tackling properly, etc. Granted, I think it's incredibly difficult to tackle "properly" to minimize injury. Your head is just there, it's hard to keep it out of harm's way.

Also a ton of people getting rolled up on, or having their legs getting stuck on the turf or under people.

I also kinda can't believe the NFL doesn't require all players to wear the protective helmet padding, instead of making it optional as they have.

30 sats \ 3 replies \ @zapsammy 24 Sep

this will probably get worse before it gets better. as the intelligent players quit early, the less intelligent reckless players will remain and they will play harder and faster than ever.

i imagine the crowds in these giant stadiums being more packed to see the meat-grinding show, their mouths full of toxic industrial sludge, their eyes glazed, with no soul left inside.

37 sats \ 2 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

It’s necessary to raise the issue. Perhaps less is better.

15 sats \ 1 reply \ @zapsammy 24 Sep

with american football in particular, there should be a cap on the permitted weight of the players.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Carresan OP 24 Sep

That is something that I have noticed. Some players looks like overweight or is it just due to uniform ?