Tottenham Launches Investigation into Injury Causes

Tottenham Hotspur has launched a thorough internal investigation to determine the reasons behind the high number of player injuries during the last season. The primary focus is on the unusually high incidence of severe knee injuries.

The London club secured its place in the Premier League by defeating Everton 1-0 in the final round, but struggled with consecutive injuries to key players throughout the season.

The investigation, led by Dan Lewin, the director of physical performance and science since the beginning of the year, aims to identify the causes of the high number of injuries during the season.

According to the data, the average participation rate of Tottenham players was 77% last season, with a total of over 2000 days lost due to injuries.

The club aims to increase the participation rate to at least 90% and reduce the number of lost days to less than 1000. However, achieving this goal before the new season may be challenging.

As part of the investigation, experts are examining various factors, including the surface and ball bounce characteristics of the club's home stadium, comparing them to other stadiums and the training base at Enfield.

Although initial analyses have not shown any significant differences in injury rates compared to other fields, the investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, it is acknowledged that some injuries are unavoidable, such as Odobr's knee ligament injury caused by an unfortunate collision.

The club also believes that the initial medical treatment provided to Xavi Simons during his injury did not exacerbate his condition.

Previously, videos shared on social media showed doctors allowing Simons to put weight on his leg, which sparked criticism from fans.

One of the key innovations proposed by Dan Lewin is the introduction of individualized medical approaches for each player, taking into account their physical strength, fatigue level, and other characteristics.

The medical staff will create a personalized profile for each player, including physical and psychological data. This system will not only help treat injuries but also prevent them.

Additionally, injured players may be allowed to undergo part of their rehabilitation process outside the club's base.

In recent years, Premier League players have increasingly sought the services of independent medical specialists for rehabilitation, with some even returning to their home countries for treatment.

While this has sometimes led to conflicts, Tottenham is now willing to allow such practices, provided that all parties follow a unified rehabilitation plan.

However, the club will retain responsibility for any issues that arise during the process.

The medical staff will work closely with head coach Reborde De Zerbi and his assistants throughout the season.

The club's management is also concerned that the three coaching changes in the last 12 months may have contributed to the increase in injuries.

Therefore, the club plans to introduce a new integrated system, where the decision to accelerate a player's rehabilitation process will involve the coaching staff, medical department, and the player themselves.

Psychological state is also an essential part of the investigation. To this end, the club plans to hire a permanent psychologist to work with players and staff.