Juventus team doctor: Pay attention to hydration when playing games at high temperatures. Some players weighed 3 kg after the game.

June 22: Juventus is currently participating in the Club World Cup in the United States. The temperature is very high. Marco Vresky, a sports medicine expert who has worked for Juventus club for 6 years, talked about the importance of hydration.

In the second round of the Club World Cup group stage, Juventus will face Moroccan team Vidard. The game is scheduled to be held at 12 noon local time in Philadelphia, USA. The temperature of the stadium is expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius. Marko Vresky first said: "The most important thing is to keep the body full of water. It is not only to pay attention when the game is approaching, but must be paid attention within 48 hours before the game. What we are talking about drinking water regularly and balancing minerals. Players sweat a lot at high temperatures and lose electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, which must be supplemented during the game or at least during the half-time break."

Marko Vresky continued: "So diet is fundamental. In addition to paying attention to carbohydrates on the eve of the game and the morning of the day, we also need to eat more fruits and vegetables containing a lot of water, such as watermelon, cucumber, zucchini..."

Playing the Club World Cup in this high temperature weather, there will be a time to stop hydrating in the first and second half of the game. Marko Fresky said: "We will take the necessary cooling measures and use wet towels mixed with menthol, which can bring a greater cooling feeling to the players. These towels will be used on the legs, neck, and wrists. During the break, in addition to classic gels and isotonic beverages, there are also people who are used to cold water baths, but the current situation cannot be done because it may have a negative impact on the players' muscle performance."

Marko Fresky also revealed: "The players need to be weighed before and after the game to understand how much water they have lost during the game. After the first round of the Club World Cup Juventus vs. Al Ain, some players were 3 kg lighter and some 2 kg lighter... According to these letters We know how much water the players need to consume within 48 hours of the game. In addition, we need to consume about 2 to 3 liters of water every day. Of course, another important factor is the temperature during the game. From this perspective, White Sulphur Springs is ideal for Juventus training, because we don’t need to face overheating here. "

Finally, Marco Vresky said: "If excessive dehydration occurs during the game, cramps or muscle fatigue will occur, and the risk of heatstroke will occur, and the brain function will be reduced. However, the high temperature does not play a decisive role in the team's training arrangement. In fact, the team still plans to play every 3 to 4 days."