London, Jan 3 (ANI): Manchester City players have been asked by boss Roberto Mancini to wear 'compression socks' every evening to improve their blood circulation.
Reportedly, the club has invested huge amounts in sports science to give Mario Ballotelli, 21, and his teammates that 'extra edge'.
"The thought of Mario and all his teammates walking around the house in their stockings seems quite bizarre," the Daily Star quoted a club source as saying.
"But City have invested a vast amount of money in sports science and doing something like wearing compression socks could give the players that extra edge."
The stars, like winger Adam Johnson, 24, have also been told to take an ice-cold bath before bed and to lay off late night computer game sessions to ensure that they get sufficient sleep.
"There is evidence to show immersing yourself in cold water following exercise can reduce the symptoms of muscle damage," Dr Sam Erith, the club's sports science chief, said.
"Once our guys are out of the bath we advise them to wear compression socks for the evening to help promote a favourable blood flow," he added. (ANI)
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