"Caffeine and its effects on footballers." The topic has fueled debates and discussions among doctors for decades. The American media outlet The Athletic contributes to the discussion by sharing research showing that this compound may be beneficial in reducing pain and fatigue related to the overload of matches and training. According to the journalist, 97% of English clubs even administer caffeine to their teams in liquid form or as chewing gum that players chew before matches. According to Rob Naughton, a performance nutritionist, its consumption improves sprints, fine motor control, as well as stamina and endurance. However, the Briton emphasizes the importance of ingesting it in moderation, as coffee can have negative effects on calmness and sleep. And can even derail transfers. In 2020, AC Milan attributed the heart problems diagnosed during the medical of Antonee Robinson (Fulham) to excessive caffeine consumption.
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Like Pep Guardiola, 97% of English clubs administer caffeine to their teams in the form of liquid or... chewing gum / ©Icon Sport