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ArticleFrontiers in physiology2020

The Interplay Between Plasma Hormonal Concentrations, Physical Fitness, Workload and Mood State Changes to Periods of Congested Match Play in Professional Soccer Players.

Karim Saidi, Abderraouf Ben Abderrahman, Daniel Boullosa, Grégory Dupont, Anthony C Hackney, Benoit Bideau, Thomas Pavillon, Urs Granacher, Hassane Zouhal

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Karim SaidiMovement, Sport, Health and Sciences Laboratory (M2S), University of Rennes 2, Rennes, France.
Abderraouf Ben AbderrahmanHigher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Tunis, Tunisia.
Daniel BoullosaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília, Brazil.
Grégory DupontReal Madrid Football Club, Madrid, Spain.
Anthony C HackneyDepartment of Exercise and Sport Science, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
Benoit BideauMovement, Sport, Health and Sciences Laboratory (M2S), University of Rennes 2, Rennes, France.
Thomas PavillonFrench Football Federation (FFF), Paris, France.
Urs GranacherDivision of Training and Movement Sciences, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany.
Hassane ZouhalMovement, Sport, Health and Sciences Laboratory (M2S), University of Rennes 2, Rennes, France.

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Abstract

backgroundThe regular assessment of hormonal and mood state parameters in professional soccer are proposed as good indicators during periods of intense training and/or competition to avoid overtraining.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze hormonal, psychological, workload and physical fitness parameters in elite soccer players in relation to changes in training and match exposure during a congested period of match play.

methodsSixteen elite soccer players from a team playing in the first Tunisian soccer league were evaluated three times (T1, T2, and T3) over 12 weeks. The non-congested period of match play was from T1 to T2, when the players played 6 games over 6 weeks. The congested period was from T2 to T3, when the players played 10 games over 6 weeks. From T1 to T3, players performed the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (YYIR1), the repeated shuttle sprint ability test (RSSA), the countermovement jump test (CMJ), and the squat jump test (SJ). Plasma Cortisol (C), Testosterone (T), and the T/C ratio were analyzed at T1, T2, and T3. Players had their mood dimensions (tension, depression, anger, vigor, fatigue, confusion, and a Total Mood Disturbance) assessed through the Profile of Mood State questionnaire (POMS). Training session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) was also recorded on a daily basis in order to quantify internal training load and elements of monotony and strain.

resultsSignificant performance declines (T1 < T2 < T3) were found for SJ performance (

conclusionAn intensive period of congested match play significantly compromised elite soccer players' physical and mental fitness. These changes were related to psychological but not hormonal parameters; even though significant alterations were detected for selected measures. Mood monitoring could be a simple and useful tool to determine the degree of preparedness for match play during a congested period in professional soccer.

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PMCPMC7385323

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