How Lommel SK balances team and individual priorities to determine training loads

External load monitoring in football (soccer) is a critical aspect of optimizing player performance while minimizing the risk of injury. The increased physical intensity in football over the last decade, combined with a rising number of games in both domestic and international competitions, has made external load monitoring even more vital [1]. The schedule of a full time professional footballer can become extremely congested at certain points during the season. Players often have to play two matches per week with as little as three days for recovery [2, 3]. This intense fixture load means pla...