Soccer-England's pickle juice is nothing new, says Walker
FRANKFURT, Germany, June 19 (Reuters) -England fans were left perplexed by video of defender Kieran Trippier drinking pickle juice during Sunday's 1-0 win over Serbia, but Kyle Walker said ingesting the juice is nothing new.
"I think it's been around for quite a while," the England defender told reporters on Wednesday. "It's just been highlighted when Tripps had the picture."
Pickle juice is believed to help prevent cramps, and while science has yet to prove its effectiveness, it is widely used by athletes such as ultra runners and tennis players.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz was spotted drinking it during his victory over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last summer.
"I don't take it, personally. I keep myself well-hydrated," Walker said. "I've been very fortunate not to receive the cramps or anything.
"It's part and parcel of football now. Football is developing and that's something sports science think can benefit us at the late stage of the game."
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo appeared surprised when he was asked about it.
"I've not tried pickle juice," the 19-year-old said. "I didn't know that was a cramp fix. I'm not doing it!"
England, who sit atop Group C, play Denmark on Thursday in Frankfurt.
Reporting by Lori Ewing; Editing by Hugh Lawson
Latest News
Disclaimer: The XM Group entities provide execution-only service and access to our Online Trading Facility, permitting a person to view and/or use the content available on or via the website, is not intended to change or expand on this, nor does it change or expand on this. Such access and use are always subject to: (i) Terms and Conditions; (ii) Risk Warnings; and (iii) Full Disclaimer. Such content is therefore provided as no more than general information. Particularly, please be aware that the contents of our Online Trading Facility are neither a solicitation, nor an offer to enter any transactions on the financial markets. Trading on any financial market involves a significant level of risk to your capital.
All material published on our Online Trading Facility is intended for educational/informational purposes only, and does not contain – nor should it be considered as containing – financial, investment tax or trading advice and recommendations; or a record of our trading prices; or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instruments; or unsolicited financial promotions to you.
Any third-party content, as well as content prepared by XM, such as: opinions, news, research, analyses, prices and other information or links to third-party sites contained on this website are provided on an “as-is” basis, as general market commentary, and do not constitute investment advice. To the extent that any content is construed as investment research, you must note and accept that the content was not intended to and has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such, it would be considered as marketing communication under the relevant laws and regulations. Please ensure that you have read and understood our Notification on Non-Independent Investment. Research and Risk Warning concerning the foregoing information, which can be accessed here.
