Report explains how Steve Bruce could be responsible for Newcastle’s injury problems – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Newcastle United players are thought to be concerned with the way Steve Bruce has been planning his training schedule.
Apparently, the Newcastle manager decided not to train on three of the five days since Saturday’s draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Magpies take on West Brom on Sunday and the players believe that additional time off could hamper their preparations for a crucial game.
Newcastle are in a bit of a crisis right now and they could get relegated if they do not improve considerably in the coming weeks.
The Magpies are currently three points clear of the drop zone with the likes of Fulham Breathing down their necks.
Apparently, the training schedule has been a problem with some players since Bruce took over as the manager. They believe that two or three days off every week affects their fitness negatively and leads to injuries.
The Magpies have had several injury problems since the arrival of Bruce and yet the Newcastle manager has not shown any desire to change his training schedule.
According to Daily Mail, Newcastle players are often lacking in rigorous preparation for up to four days before a game.
Previously Danny Rose also spoke about the extended breaks at Newcastle. The left-back revealed that the players would have just one day off under Pochettino at Tottenham but the scenario is completely different at Newcastle where the players would be getting two or three days off in a week especially if they won a game.
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