Recovery toolkit
Get ready for the game with these recuperation enhancers
1 Hyperice Utility Universal Support
Ice those knocks and niggles straight after the game with this wrap-around support. The Air Cell tech helps cool down the affected area, kick-starting the body’s own healing powers.
£64.99 from physioroom.com
2 Silentnight Geltex bed
Snuggle up with your teddy and Match of the Day while Geltex technology distributes your body weight evenly, boosting circulation and reducing the discomfort of aching joints.
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From £1,189 from silentnight.co.uk
3 Maxifuel Recovermax
Before you down a cold one, get your protein and carbohydrates fix with this sports recovery drink. A set of rejuvenated muscles will offer some light relief from your banging headache.
£20.09 from shop.maxinutrition.com
4 Nike Pro Combat Recovery Hypertight
Instead of slipping on boxers, squeeze into these tights and let the power-grid pattern reduce muscle swelling by putting pressure exactly where it’s needed. Hopefully that won’t be on your knackers.
£90 from nike.com
For more recovery tips see:
Recovery rules for football
Recovery: A how to guide
Shane Long's rules to recovery
Micah Richards: Recharge your batteries for the next game
Post match recovery starts here...
Bobby Zamora on recovery
Bedtime at the Theatre of Dreams
How to sleep yourself sharp