So the Confederations Cup has ended and, you know what, I didn’t watch a single minute of it.
I’m sure it’s a splendid money-maker, and it’s certainly a good rehearsal for the German authorities for next year. It’s even a good chance for lesser lights to make names for themselves. But in a world where more and more players burn out come the end of a season, why put them through yet another month of football? I don’t see the logic of it.
Gilberto and Lehmann now have ten days off until, in theory at least, it all begins once again with pre-season training at London Colney. Luckily for Gilberto, he only had a two-month season anyway, so he should be fine. Lehmann has played for eleven months straight, so he’d better get his ass onto the beach pronto.
I’m sure they’ll get a note from their parents excusing them from games for a few weeks anyway.