06 Jul 2022 11:33:40
Hi Ed001, I remember you previously talking about how players who rely on their explosive pace often encounter significant injury problems that hamper their game (Owen, Torres etc. ) . Do you see this being a potential problem with Nunez in the future?

{Ed001's Note - if injuries hit, then yes of course it could be a problem. It is less of an issue these days medically, but the mental damage is still an issue. Players are often afraid to use their power in the same manner as they did once they have suffered a repeat injury.}


1.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 12:46:30
Nunez has had 3 knee injuries so far an acl a miniscus and something more minor 2 in the same knee and one in the other.

{Ed001's Note - you are missing the point, it is not knee injuries that cause the problem. It is muscle tears that affect them. Usually hamstrings, but sometimes it can be calf problems. Knee injuries are irrelevant to the issue we are discussing.}


2.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 13:11:28
It is actually the knee itself that causes the problem and not the muscles. If someone has sustained an ACL injury, then it is usually repaired using an autograft (whether that is from the hamstring tendon, patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon) . Each have their pros and cons and are prone to re ruptures. This is often what kills their explosive speed.

In terms of the muscles itself, it will regenerate and you can build muscles up. So the main issues would be the ligament in itself which provides stability to the knee.

{Ed001's Note - again missing the point. It is not that I am talking about. Read what I said about the mental side of it. It is the muscle injuries that cause the problem as the player struggles to have faith it won't go again. It was not knee injuries that killed Owen's explosive speed or many others, it was repeated muscle injuries.}


3.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 14:06:51
Another example. Pretty sure Torres had 2 separate muscle tears in late 2008 and was never the same player again.


4.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 14:04:48
Edd001 he's very aggressive into his tackles. It is something I think a few fans think how long will we get out of him unless maybe a few tweaks are made to his game.

{Ed001's Note - that isn't normally an issue, it is those who are less aggressive that usually end up getting hurt as they are not committed in a challenge.}


5.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 16:46:01
Blimey he’s not even played a game for us yet and you’re concerned about what might happen years ahead.

Enjoy the here and now I’d suggest!


6.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 17:23:17
Exactly 1jj some can't enjoy the here and now it seems. Too busy panicking about something that might happen.


7.) 06 Jul 2022
06 Jul 2022 17:50:29
I seem to remember the final blow for Torres being the 2010 world cup, when he was rushed back from injury. The season after he clearly was no longer the same player.


8.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 07:53:46
Don’t forget as well fast twitch muscle fibres reduce as we age especially depending on peoples genetic makeup. Plus injuries will effect the training such players can do on these muscle groups depending on the extent of the injury etc.


9.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 07:55:25
Can we allow the kid to kick a ball first before we start talking about how vulnerable he could be to injuries?