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Will Next Match Location Influence External and Internal Training Load of a Top-Class Elite Professional European Soccer Team?

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  • Rafael Oliveira

    (Sports Science School of Rio Maior–Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
    Life Quality Research Centre, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
    Research Centre in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal)

  • João Paulo Brito

    (Sports Science School of Rio Maior–Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
    Life Quality Research Centre, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
    Research Centre in Sport Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal)

  • Nuno Loureiro

    (Sports Science School of Rio Maior–Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
    Life Quality Research Centre, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal)

  • Vítor Padinha

    (Sports Science School of Rio Maior–Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal)

  • Hadi Nobari

    (Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Granada, 18010 Granada, Spain
    Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-7344, Iran
    HEME Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
    Sports Scientist, Sepahan Football Club, Isfahan 81887-78473, Iran)

  • Bruno Mendes

    (Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisboa, 1649-002 Lisboa, Portugal)

Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study is to compare training load (TL) preceding a home versus away match in a top-class elite European team during the 2015–2016 season. Methods: Twenty elite outfield soccer players with a mean ± SD age, height and body mass of 25.9 ± 4.6 years, 183.1 ± 6.6 cm and 78.6 ± 6.6 kg, respectively, participated in this study. Total distance covered, high-speed running distance (HSRD), average speed (AvS), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) multiplied by training duration (s-RPE) and Hooper index (HI) were collected. Data from 24 weeks were analyzed through match-day minus/plus approach (MD-5, -4, -3, -2, -1, MD + 1). Results: All external TL variables indicated a decrease from MD-5 until MD-1 and then an increase to MD + 1 ( p < 0.01). HI decreased from MD-5 to MD-1, but s-RPE increased until MD-3 and then decreased until MD + 1. When comparing TL data that preceded home matches versus away matches, for MD-5, HSRD and muscle soreness exhibited higher values when away match neared ( p < 0.05). For MD-4 and MD-3, total distance, HSRD and AvS exhibited higher values closer to an away match than a home match ( p < 0.05). For MD-1, total distances covered were higher closer to a home match than an away match ( p < 0.01). For MD + 1, all HI items and AvS were higher when an away match was played ( p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study confirms and provides evidence regarding the influence on internal and external TL data preceding home and away matches from a team that played in European competitions.

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  • Rafael Oliveira & João Paulo Brito & Nuno Loureiro & Vítor Padinha & Hadi Nobari & Bruno Mendes, 2021. "Will Next Match Location Influence External and Internal Training Load of a Top-Class Elite Professional European Soccer Team?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(10), pages 1-15, May.
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