Bitter setback for FC St. Pauli: Smith fails in the training camp!

Bitter setback for FC St. Pauli: Smith fails in the training camp!

St Pauli, Hamburg, Deutschland - The start to the FC St. Pauli training camp On Friday, an unexpected turn was overshadowed. Defensive player Eric Smith surprisingly broke off the first training session after less than half an hour. A quick look at the situation shows that Smith was not doing well-he held his right hand on his stomach during the warm-up and left the field to be treated in the functional building. Association pages reported a general "discomfort", which makes coach Alexander Blessin hope that it is only a temporary illness. The confirmation followed on Saturday: Smith cannot participate on the second day of training, and his efforts in the upcoming test game against Karlsruher SC on Sunday is on the brink.

The situation is particularly unfortunate because Smith, who can take several positions in the defense, is considered the central component of the team. In the past few weeks, he has proven to be important for the integration of new additions and the defensive combination. He will also be deputy captain along the side of Marcel Hartel in the coming season, while Jackson Irvine lists the team as captain.

intensive preparation and future challenges

Despite the failed start to the training camp, the team had previously had a successful phase. The team has been training again in Hamburg since Tuesday, July 18, after completing intensive training sessions in South Tyrol. According to the club's reports, Smith can look back on the hard work of the past few days with a positive mood, even if he feels not sufficient for the full recovery.

Prevention of injury in football

The issue of injury prevention in the football world is becoming increasingly important. Studies show that the requirements for players are consistently high in force, speed and perseverance, while there is an increased risk of injury, especially by factors that are not always controllable. Recent approaches such as multimodal injury prevention programs and the implementation of evidence -based method are considered the key to reducing this risk. Programs such as FIFA 11+ or specific eccentric training, for example the Nordic Hamstring CURL, already show positive effects on injury reduction.

training loads should also be evaluated regularly to support the reduction in injuries and maximize the fitness of the players. In addition, a healthy diet and sufficient fluid intake improves performance and can have a preventive effect. Taking these aspects into account, the hope is fueled that Eric Smith can soon be integrated into training and can thus make his contribution to the upcoming season.