Psychological support is paramount and not just a consideration when players undergo serious injuries, says Jonas Eidevall.
Speaking at his pre-Aston Villa press conference, our head coach reflected on our club's holistic approach.
"This is probably where elite sport has changed a lot in the last decade," said Eidevall. "Beforehand, mental training was used for a struggling team, a team that said they needed a mental coach because they were under a lot of pressure.
"Now, mental training is an everyday approach to our programme. We have a holistic approach to both the player and the team.