Football is a sport that requires players to play more than 90 minutes.

To achieve the goal, they need to train hard. However, there are players who cannot complete a game due to tiredness, a problem that must be overcome.

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Here are factors that affect a player's capability to keep going until the end of a game.

1. BALANCED CARBOHYDRATE INTAKE

Carbohydrates provide energy faster than proteins and fats. An imbalanced and out-of-schedule intake can affect a footballer's stamina.

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2. GETTING SUFFICIENT SLEEP

Hectic schedule and long travels can result in lack of rest. When this happens, it will affect one's sleeping quality.

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3. PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS

Psychological disturbances may be internal and external. It can also happen on the pitch. Players can request for help from sports psychologists to learn how to tackle them.

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4. DEHYDRATION

Lack of electrolytes will cause tiredness, muscle cramps and loss of focus. An adequate amount of water taken during game time can avoid this problem.

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5. HEALTHY AND STRONG CARDIORESPIRATORY

The heart and lungs work together to pump oxygen around the body. If one of the two organs is not strong enough, one's muscles will not receive enough oxygen and become weaker.

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This health information is provided by Dr. Abdul Razak Ahmad, team doctor of Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT). Luaskan Kuasamu Johor.

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