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Author: veilchen
Date: 18-03-2005, 23:07
| I wonder if those teams, whose domestic leagues had a winter break could have an advantage (over the ones that played the whole season without interruption) by the end of the European competitions. At Euro 2004 many of the stars seemed to be tired to a certain extent. Which of the remaining teams had a winter break (apart from Bayern, CSKA, Austria)? |
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Author: anita
Date: 18-03-2005, 23:28
| Depend on what you mean with winter break, veilchen. From experience with Rosenborg they always play well in european cup in autumn at the end of Norwegian summer series. But have trouble if they advance and have to play on this time of year, because they have not had any competitive matches for some months. The only team left with summer series is CSKA, but of course in some leagues they have a longer vacation around X-mas/New year. But not in England (or in some extent in Italy or Spain), and they seem to be well off so far.
When it comes to Euro 2004, Latvia, Russia and Sweden have summer series, but lot of the (key) players on those teams play abroad in different countries. |
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Author: veilchen
Date: 18-03-2005, 23:50
| Well, I beleive that teams that had a vacation of several weeks (eg. from mid Dec til end of Feb in Austria) which they used for regereration and preparation might have the advantage of being in a better physical condition in May as for example a Spanish side which had 50 games "in a row". Of course it is a disadvantage in the first place to restart after this vacation with the lack of regular matches. But once you've overcome the first few games, you regain the rhythm and still have enough "breath" for the rest of the season. |
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Author: anita
Date: 19-03-2005, 13:25
| I agree with you in principle, but e.g Spain have been dominating European cups later 4-5 years. This year the margins were not on their side, though. But England have no breaks at all, and as mentioned, they are 'going strong'. I am a little reluctant to e.g. Denmark, Austria, Switzerland. Too long winter break, I think, but it is a balance between continuity and 'reconvalescense'/relaxation.
In England there are arguments for a winter break, but I think two, max three weeks should be enough and satisfactory. |
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