Before the start of every season, Liverpool players go through the lactate test. And this year too, players who joined the camp earlier had this test
Few players have joined the camp of Liverpool and are ready for the pre-season. Moreover, most of the players were not involved in the international duties and some came before their campaign ended. Like every other season, the first two days will be for the medical test. The test gives feedback on how fit the player has returned or how much time it will take him to be back like before.
Furthermore, in this medical test, Liverpool players have to go through the lactate test on the first day of the medical. So, what is this lactate test and why is it compulsory at Liverpool?
Lactate Test Explained: Why It Is A Tradition At Liverpool
Lactate inflection point (LIP), can be defined as “the exercise intensity at which the blood concentration of lactate and/or lactic acid begins to increase”. So, to know the sustainability and the highest intensity of players, the teams make them go through these tests. The test gives information about the intensity of the player that how long he can train and what is his fitness level.
To take the test players have to run around the Kirkby pitches with different intervals and paces. Moreover, it sounds simple but it is not an easy task to perform. When the run is complete, players have to give blood samples after every interval for the testing of lactic acid.
So, when the drill is complete then there is a certain amount. Moreover, the players need to be below that amount in order to considered fit. And, as expected James Milner was the one who had the highest amount. The right-back of the first team Andy Robertson said “It’s horrible, running around the pitch, I’m doing it with Ings and that.”
However, Roberston was found fittest among the squad and he had joined the team. Also, the test will be taken again on 12th July when a bunch of players will join the camp. The results of the lactate test usually see James Milner remain on top.
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