Spectators or supporters who watched the continuation of the English Premier League between West Ham and Everton on Sunday (3/4/2022) night WIB might realize that the mainstay The ToffeesMason Holgate, came down with a holey sock.
The centre-back, playing more forward, was seen wearing a sock that looked more like a Swiss cheese block considering the number of holes in it.
But there’s a good reason why he and several other footballers have opted to punch holes in their socks – and here, GOAL try to explain why.
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Why Perforated?
The players are known to do this to relieve pressure on the calf muscles, which are often uncomfortable due to the tight shape of the socks.
For players with large, protruding muscles, socks can be a problem, causing poor blood flow while opening the holes for more effective circulation, and allowing the muscles to breathe.
Therefore, there are players who prefer to punch holes in their socks, in order to eliminate problems and help improve performance on the field.
Who Practices It?
Holgate is not the first player to do this, because four years ago there was an English duo namely Kyle Walker and Danny Rose who were often seen with ‘pocked’ socks.
Former Valencia player Ezequiel Garay was once forced to replace his socks with new ones after the referee deemed them inconsistent with the sports dress code.
Other players sometimes wear low socks, such as Jack Grealish, although the Manchester City talisman’s choice has reportedly led to superstition.
