“We Are Sometimes Very Lonely”- Premier League Star Addresses How ‘Up and Down’ in Soccer Affects Mental Health of Players

Mental health is a significant issue that affects all walks of life. Soccer is no exception to it. The pressure to perform at the top level, the pressure from the media and the fans, and injury concerns take a toll on any player. Behind the glamour of soccer, or any sport, lies the issue of mental health. 

It wasn’t talked about too much earlier. However, in recent times, athletes have started to focus on their mental wellbeing. It helps them to perform at higher levels. 

Recently, the Premier League star opened up on the issue that can affect the life of any soccer player. Let us take a look at the comments made by the player over the ups and downs of soccer and how it affects players mentally. 

Importance of mental health in soccer

As a part of the Inside Matters campaign of the Premier League, rapper Reepa spoke to the Wolves defender about mental health in soccer. Toti Gomes had a detailed discussion with the rapper over the issue in soccer. “I think it’s really important not just the football, everything in general,” Gomes stated.

“But when it comes to football, it’s really important. And I say that because I have some examples not from myself, but from some players that I know, and my friends, right now is not playing football because they’re kind of affected a little bit and after he moved out, because football is like up and down,” Wolves defender said, highlighting the importance of the issue in soccer.

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Toti Gomes also opened up on how it is difficult to cope with mental issues. “You know, it’s not easy. And sometimes you’re like very lonely. We are sometimes very lonely. You spend a lot of time alone and speak with one close friend, not in general life, for everybody. You never know what someone is going through in their head,” he added.

Inside Matters initiative by the Premier League

It was an important insight by a soccer player himself on the issue. The discussion will help the Premier League take considerable measures to help the players cope with such issues. As a part of the Inside Matters initiative of the Premier League, many former soccer stars and managers have spoken about the mental health issue.

They have discussed the mental challenges they faced throughout their career. Apart from that, the players also discussed how they dealt with such difficult times in their careers. It will provide crucial insights to the upcoming players and inspire them to speak out.

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