In amongst a piece in the Athletic that sought to try and exonerate Klopp's tantrum about Saturday scheduling of PL games after Euro games is this:
In addition, one sleep specialist told The Athletic that caffeine supplements have been used more frequently by players since football returned behind closed doors as a way of replicating the kick or adrenaline boost that may usually come from supporters in the stadium. Caffeine promotes muscle recovery but also disrupts sleep. Sleep is important for footballers as it reduces the risk of injury. In one study of high school athletes, it was found that individuals who slept less than eight hours per night on average were 70 per cent more likely to record an injury than those who slept more than seven hours.
There isn't a team in the league that cane's their caffeine intake more than that lot. They are guzzling it down before games and at HT during games, and in recovery after games. Caffeine, remember, is an ever present in WADAs monitoring list of illicit drugs in sport.
These injuries are entirely of Klopp's making. He knows it and he knows he has to continue the regime in order to try and stay competitive. THAT is the source of his frustration, just as it was at Dortmund.
This feller was understanding of Lance Armstrong for a very good reason - he too looks to use substances to get an edge and keep it.
