Chris Mavinga drinks a lot more water these days. He also goes to bed earlier. And there is new footwear in play, too.
All methods that will hopefully prevent injury, though the Toronto FC defender admits some techniques are more peculiar than others.
“Sometimes you need to change your shoes ... I need to change this boot and maybe this boot is going to help me to not get injured anymore,” he said with a laugh.
Mavinga made his long-awaited return to the Reds’ starting 11 for last week’s win over Orlando City SC, after months of dealing with a sports hernia.