I’ve done my ACL twice.

This injury is not primarily caused by fatigue, simply a result of having one’s foot planted and suddenly hit by force. Often occurs when changing direction rapidly or landing from a jump.

As long as football is to be played, ACLs will tear. It’s actually easier to pop your knee because of a lack of fitness or over applying yourself when you lack the physical requirements, fitness, strength, build.

My advice to Gavi, take it easy. I respect his passion/aggression. But he is in such a small frame, he can’t physically apply himself all year at such intensity. He little muscles will implode. His joints will disintegrate.