One extra pig in a blanket or how about one other Baileys? Why not, it is Christmas in spite of everything.
And as all of us sink right into a meals coma, with simply sufficient house for a turkey sandwich, getting ready to observe one other movie – a footballer’s Christmas Day seems barely totally different. Boxing Day and soccer go hand-in-hand, it is an ideal British custom, and so footballers have to consider diet on Christmas Day.
“Focus on preparation around the Christmas period is very high,” Performance Nutritionist Ed Tooley advised Bimuno. “It’s a very busy schedule match-wise, so performance and medical staff will be flat out making sure that players physically prepare and recover as best as possible.
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“Injuries are managed, and players refuel after matches to prepare for the next with the short turnaround in games involved.” However, did admit footballers do have a Christmas dinner in a manner.
He added: “It may not be on Christmas Day as these are often days where teams will have some training or perhaps even travelling.
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“So, a Christmas dinner on Christmas Day might be at home or as a squad, but without the trimmings. Or with the trimmings may have to be enjoyed before or after the big day depending on the schedule.”
A Christmas dinner, albeit sized down, is on the menu, however how about for the remainder of the day? Instead of mince pies, footballers will deal with themselves to a snack containing some protein and easy carbs – akin to granola.
While a typical breakfast would include contemporary fruit, yoghurts and nuts.
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There may also be no alcohol on the menu for footballers, who will as a substitute bask in Water, squash and the odd hydration/electrolyte drink to assist pre-match hydration.
Tooley added: “Most players now understand how important the Christmas period is and the tolls that a short turnaround can have on their bodies, so most players will be sensible around the Christmas eating and drinking.”