14.10.2025 14:39
The results of the latest lactate test conducted at Fenerbahçe left the coaching staff and management astonished. The players' physical values being significantly higher than expected raised claims that the training camp period was ineffective. The blame was placed on former head coach Jose Mourinho.
Fenerbahçe, which started the season inconsistently in the Super League and entered the national break 6 points behind the leader Galatasaray, has raised alarms with its physical test results.
RESULTS ARE VERY BAD
In the latest lactate test, it was determined that the players' endurance levels were low and that lactic acid values had risen to three times the normal level. Head coach Domenico Tedesco was shocked when he saw the test results. Especially the high lactate values of some players, at levels of 14-15, revealed that the team was not physically prepared.
THE BILL WAS SENT TO MOURINHO
The management and coaching staff believe that the main reason for this situation is the inefficient training camp held during Jose Mourinho's tenure.
It was claimed that there was insufficient loading in the planning of the camp under Mourinho's management, and that some players lagged behind in terms of conditioning. Tedesco and his team prepared a special program to close the physical gap until the second half of the season, while it was stated that the bill was sent to Mourinho.
CAMP WAS UNPRODUCTIVE
According to sources, there were serious disruptions in both training intensity and individual conditioning workouts during Mourinho's period. The new coaching staff has started to implement special loading training and conditioning programs during the national break to improve the players' physical values.
WHAT IS A LACTATE TEST?
The lactate test is conducted to measure the endurance and physical capacity of football players. When the body exerts effort, lactic acid accumulates in the muscles; the rise of this acid in the blood indicates how hard the player is working. Normally, this value is expected to be around 5, while it drew attention that some players in Fenerbahçe reached levels of 14-15.
NEW PROGRAM FROM TEDESCO
Head coach Tedesco has created a high-intensity training program, a nutrition plan revision, and a performance tracking system during the national break to address physical deficiencies. The Italian coach's goal is to elevate the team's physical level to its peak before the mid-season break and to enter the second half with a ready squad.