**Injury Prevention & Recovery**

Jun 18, 2024 ... Physiotherapist Nicki de Leona says players are making the holes to maximise blood flow to their muscles and in particular their calves by giving them more ... Oct 31, 2024 ... Cutting football socks may seem insignificant, it meets essential needs for comfort, performance, and style for footballers. Jul 10, 2024 ... To counter this, some footballers cut holes in their socks in areas where they feel tight or have had issues in previous matches. Discussing ... Sep 6, 2023 ... Discover the hidden practice of professional footballers. Explore the intriguing world of grip socks and find out why some pros choose to ... Nov 20, 2024 ... Discover why football players like Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham cut holes in their socks. Learn about the practical reasons behind this ... Sep 10, 2019 ... The strange habit of De Rossi, Firmino, Hummels and Coutinho ... You may have noticed that many players have the habit of cut the socks on the ... Nov 25, 2022 ... In a bid to combat this, some footballers cut holes in their socks in areas where they feel tight or have had problems in previous games. Jul 11, 2024 ... So players have started cutting holes in their socks to ensure the skin can breathe and there is easier blood circulation. England and ... Dec 5, 2022 ... Speaking about Walker's sock slashing, he added: "He obviously thinks his socks are too tight so he cuts holes in them to help the circulation ... Many players feel their calf muscles are restricted when wearing tight socks, especially in the second halves of matches. As blood flow increases to the muscles ...