According to reports from “Milan Sports”, Inter Milan used a black technology called RPE to conduct fatigue resistance tests on their players. The results showed that 36-year-old former Arsenal and Manchester United midfielder Mkhitaryan topped the team, defying conventional sports wisdom.
RPE (Rating of Perceived Exertion), also known as “Perceived Exertion Level”, is a measure of the perceived intensity of physical effort. This technology is used in various sports, with two main objectives: first, to monitor the effort level of each player, exposing any laziness or shirking; and second, to understand which players are more adaptable to fatigue and can withstand higher physical demands, and who is more likely to struggle or even get injured after intense training (or matches).
The perceived exertion level is graded on a scale of 10, with higher levels indicating greater sensitivity to fatigue. Italian media revealed that Inter Milan players who performed well in this test included Correa and Iranian newcomer Taremi. However, Mkhitaryan, the 36-year-old veteran, achieved the best results. He is known for his exceptional professionalism, always being the first to arrive at the training ground. He is entering his 20th professional season and still possesses a strong fighting spirit and passion.
Before the start of Inter Milan’s summer training this season, Inzaghi emphasized in his speech that the upcoming season will be very demanding. There will be the European Championship and the Copa América before the season, and the Club World Cup after the season. If Inter Milan goes far in all competitions, they could potentially play up to 69 matches – even if they are knocked out in the first round of all cup tournaments, they will still play at least 51 matches. Therefore, identifying who is most suitable to be the “workhorse” will be crucial. To Inter Milan’s surprise, the player who achieved the best results in the test was the 36-year-old veteran, not a young player in their twenties, challenging conventional sports norms.
Inter Milan signed Zielinski on a free transfer this season, and the new arrival will compete with Mkhitaryan for a starting spot. However, it seems that the Polish national team’s number 10 will face tough competition to snatch the starting position from the veteran.
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