Transfer windows make or break a club’s push for titles, European glory or league survival. After the boardroom suits decide on a target, the white coat brigade come into play. Surgeons, doctors and medical experts are called in meaning a star player signing or a deal collapsing. These are the lab tests that are now so important.
A player is mocked-up in special markers that will relay his movements back to a computer which will then generate 3D images. These images can be read by a biomechanics expert who can spot any problems with the player's movement.
As one of the hottest properties in the English premier league at the time, Raheem Sterling transfer will include vast amounts of money. Success on the pitch will see that as a sound investment but the Manchester City would have had their medical team and insurers put into place all the security and protection needed....just in case!
The role of a footballer was just 'that' back in the day. A footballer would generally have a second job. The football kit was a mere uniform for work. As the game became more professional the requirement on a player increased. Everything moved on to what it is today, one of the most specialised vocations in the world. After all, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it!
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