Liverpool latest news: Jordan Henderson hails impact of new backroom recruits
While Jurgen Klopp has brought out the best in the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino, there is one person whose contribution has flown under the radar — and she is a former Pep Guardiola recruit.
But Mona Nemmer’s role has not gone unnoticed by skipper Jordan Henderson, who has heaped praise on the impact the club’s head of nutrition is having off the field.
“We all ate well anyway – as professionals you need to make sure your diet is good,” Henderson told Liverpool’s official website.
“But since Mona come in, I think it has gone to another level — the food we’ve been having is unbelievable.
“In pre-season, I couldn’t believe it — we’re getting a bit spoilt, actually. She’s been world-class, making sure we’re getting the right food in after games, the protein shakes we have… everything is covered nutritionally.
“I’ve never seen anything like it since I’ve been involved in football in terms of the food we’re having. Everything seems to be done and checked off for us to go out at the weekend and perform.
“She varies it, it changes all the time. The food is always different — it’s the way it’s made, the way it’s prepared for us. The variation is the biggest thing for us because having the same things all the time can get a bit boring and nutritionally it isn’t good for you. It’s good for you to try different things. I think she’s introduced that brilliantly there.
“Nutrition is a massive part of football, it makes sure you’re healthy, fit and feeling good, and that’s definitely been a side we’ve improved massively on.”
Nemmer joined Klopp’s backroom staff at the start of pre-season, having previously spent three seasons with Guardiola at German giants Bayern Munich and previously holding the role of chef and nutritionist for the German U21 national team.
As part of her role with the club, Nemmer also does one-on-one consultations with players, including giving cooking lessons, to ensure they are in tip top condition to deal with the rigours of the English Premier League.
source by http://www.foxsports.com.au/
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