Dominic Calvert-Lewin, the Everton striker, spoke openly about the emotional challenges he faced during the 2021-22 season amidst injury and relegation pressures. In a candid discussion on the High Performance Podcast, he reflected on feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility to perform and rescue the beleaguered club. He described moments of deep frustration and isolation, revealing how chronic injuries and the weight of expectations led to personal struggles, including a poignant experience of crying alone on his birthday, underlining the hidden emotional toll athletes endure.
I thought, It's my responsibility to save everybody, save people's jobs. I was on my own on my birthday, crying on my bedroom floor for whatever reason.
The pressures of football are often overlooked, yet they can be immensely challenging, especially during crucial times such as relegation battles.
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