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Construction and application of a model for predicting athletes' injury risk based on machine learning.

Xu Z; Sun W; Qian H; Yao M

Researchers looked at predicting injuries in football players using computer models. They found that certain methods like random forests worked well, especially when looking at things like past injuries and how hard the players trained. This helps teams keep their players healthy by planning their training better.

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Associations between executive functions, coaches' evaluation, and performance development in youth soccer.

Knöbel S; Reinhard ML; Borchert A; Gatzmaga N; Musculus L; Lautenbach F

The study looked at how the ability to control thoughts and actions, called executive functions, might help soccer players improve. It found no strong proof that these abilities really help in becoming top soccer players. The researchers think more studies are needed to find out if these skills are important for finding and developing soccer talent.

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