Always Quote by Michael Laudrup
“As a manager, you always want as many players available as possible, but injuries are a part of football, as it is a contact sport.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Football Management Podcast, 2015
Managers aim to keep squads full, yet injuries are inevitable in contact sports.
In simple terms: Managers want many players, but injuries happen.
Plan depth and rotation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- season planning
- training sessions
- match day decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance squad size with injury risk?
- What strategies reduce injury impact?
Depth alone can't stop injuries; recovery time varies.