FIFA Virus Hits!Players Injured,Fans Slam Coach.Southgate:'Unfair, Didn't Want!'

Ritu13

The international friendly matches just ended a few days ago. Whenever it comes to international friendlies, powerful clubs always have numerous key players who represent their national teams. Therefore, when these players leave their clubs to play for their countries, the coaches of various clubs pray fervently that these key players won't get injured, affecting their team's lineup and strategy. However, reality is often cruel, as the "FIFA virus" lurks everywhere, causing injuries whenever there are matches.

It's inevitable that national team-level players are mostly key players for powerhouse clubs because national teams naturally select the strongest players. Conversely, if a powerhouse club lacks many national team-level players, it may not be considered top-tier. In the recently concluded international friendlies, English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City can be considered the biggest victim, with many crucial players getting injured.

For instance, Manchester City's right-back Walker got injured in the first match against Brazil, while the center-back Stones got injured and had to leave the field in the tenth minute of the second match against Belgium. As the injured players were all from Manchester City, England manager Southgate faced heavy criticism from Manchester City fans, accusing him of failing to protect the players by letting injured players play, ultimately leading to more serious consequences.

In response, Southgate expressed his helplessness, stating that he had considered everything and believed that the first match was not too intense for Stones to handle, so he let him start. Then he cited examples from other teams: "We did what the Dutch did with Van Dijk tonight. When Haaland and Odegaard are with the national team, Norway also starts them, and the Dutch team also started De Ligt continuously. It seems that whenever there is a problem, people always criticize England. If he has a problem, of course, we will be disappointed. It seems to be in the groin area, so we have to wait and see."

In fact, injuries are something that neither the coach nor the players want to see. Injuries are unpredictable, and if they occur, all they can do is accept their misfortune.

Jatin255

It's really a matter of helplessness, much like in war, where strategists, commanders, and soldiers alike may inevitably face injuries. All we can hope for is that not too many people get seriously hurt.

Kapil334

Nobody wants their players to get injured. It's because players are excellent that they get selected for the national team, and national teams also aim for results. Therefore, it's best for good players to stay healthy. Now, it's nearing the end of the season, with major clubs competing on multiple fronts, and players are already quite tired. When players are fatigued, the probability of getting injured increases. National team matches are often played in a short span, with two games sometimes scheduled within a week, which can increase the risk of injuries due to the strain of travel and play. This is why the term "FIFA virus" exists. Major clubs are all aiming for championships at this stage and don't want their players to get injured. However, national team coaches have no choice but to call up players who need to play and see if they fit into their tactics, especially with the European Championship approaching. Selecting a suitable lineup to compete and bring glory to the country is crucial. Players are in a dilemma, if they hold back, they might get excluded from the national team, but if they play aggressively, they increase their chances of getting injured. So, it all comes down to fate sometimes. You never know when injuries will strike.

Sona59

seems like players are prone to injuries, sports are intense and high-risk activities, inevitable in some ways.

Samiksha

Physical fitness should also be a criterion for judging whether a player is good or not. The foundation of every athlete is crucial.

Shri333

Many clubs fear their players getting injured while playing outside matches because they are the ones paying the players' salaries. If a player gets injured in a match not affiliated with the club, it puts the club in a difficult position. Therefore, it's better to avoid participating in matches outside of the club whenever possible. Truly.

Yamini003

It's really heartbreaking for professional athletes, especially when major tournaments are approaching, as they have to juggle between club commitments and national team duties. Every time it's a World Cup year or European Championship year, club performances tend to suffer, and it's often the mid-table or lower-tier teams that rise up. This clearly demonstrates the existence and severity of the FIFA virus. The rise of mid-table or lower-tier teams poses significant harm to traditional powerhouse clubs. Despite investing heavily throughout the year in promotions and star signings, the new team fails to solidify, the old lineup disperses, players get injured, and the whole year's efforts go to waste. This is something nobody wants to see. Hopefully, this year's European Championship won't cause too many injuries to players. With the finals approaching, teams have to give their all, but the fewer injured players, the better.