A number of injured players in the national teams increases

A number of injured players in the national teams increases

teams’ performance in shape and prepare for the upcoming Mundial. However, some footballers were dissatisfied with the result of voyages to the national teams.

Germany and Spain had a sparring in Dusseldorf, which ended in a friendly result for both teams, 1:1. However, there was no friendship on the pitch. Both sides fought for the victory, which resulted in an injury of Bundesteam half-back Sami Khedira. On the 52nd minute of the match, Juventus player went into combat with Thiago Alcantara, receiving an injury and was immediately substituted by Ilkay Gundogan.

If the midfielder’s injury turns out to be serious, he will miss the second control sparring with the national team of Brazil, the battle with Milan in Serie A, as well as the first match in the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. By the way, the disqualified Benatia and Pjanic are already left out from Juventus’ squad, Sandro received an injury  in the Pentacampeone national team, and Giorgio Chiellini continues to treat his injury, received in the match with SPAL.

This season, Khedira often missed matches due to injuries, therefore there are only 20 matches for the Old Lady in Serie A in his asset, in which he scored six goals. As for the injury, which the defensive midfielder received in the match against Furia Roja, there aren’t any details. Gianlucadimarzio.com confirms, that the player has problems with a knee and his presence and his stay in the infirmary will be prolonged.

Friendly matches have caused damage not only for Juventus. Joe Gomez from Liverpool is also injured and his participation in the upcoming matches is in question. The 20-year old debutant with the Three Lions left the pitch on the 10th minute, making life difficult for the Merseysiders’ manager Jurgen Klopp. Manchester City forward Kun Aguero is in a similar situation. However, the Argentine received an injury back in the Citizens’ camp, after that he went to the national team, but they wouldn’t risk his health and sent him back to England.

Because of the injuries of Sandro, Khedira and Gomez we are again convinced of the danger and inexpediency of friendly matches of the national teams in the middle of the season. The training camps not only deprive players of their tone, but also lead to injuries due to differences in the training process, acclimatization and low responsibility for the result.