“I looked at the players’ schedule over the last 18 months, the two years we’ve spoken about injuries and trying to maximise the availability of the group. I actually encouraged the players to go and get some sun. They have been at it non-stop for 18 months.
“Sometimes the best way to rejuvenate yourself, the best way to be fit and fresh is to switch off and take time. That was my idea. I know people may question it [if] we don’t win games after that. But in the moment, I thought it was the right thing for the players, considering the workload they’ve had.”
-Liam Rosenior; source: Football.London