The truth behind the footage that wrongly made it seem like England star Kieran Trippier was doping at Euro 2024 has finally been revealed.
Fans were left baffled on social media when images and videos went viral from England’s opening 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday.
Pictures and clips showed Three Lions left-back Trippier appearing to consume two suspicious-looking sachets, which sparked plenty of false online rumours.
‘That’s not Trippier giving himself a sneaky injection is it?’ @ByNeilMac posted on X.
‘When Trippier gets caught doping on live TV, England should be disqualified,’ @gyromoose added.
It has now been confirmed that Trippier was actually drinking pickle juice, which is being given to some England players at Euro 2024 in an effort to combat cramp.
It is thought that pickle juice can stop cramp 40 per cent faster than drinking water.
The second sachet contained a high-carb drink known as ‘fuel bomb’, which again is perfectly legal in the world of football, and there is no suggestion of foul play.
England star Kobbie Mainoo was quizzed about the pickle juice plan on Tuesday and insisted that he is not personally willing to try it out.
‘I’ve not tried pickle juice,’ Mainoo told a press conference. ‘I didn’t know that was a cramp fix. I’m not doing it!’
Train Effective, a football training app, explained earlier this year in detail the many benefits that can come from drinking pickle juice.
‘Pickle juice is packed with electrolytes, which is essential for muscle function and hydration,’ they said.
‘Athletes sweat a lot during competition, so they lose vital electrolytes along with their fluids and can become dehydrated, resulting in muscle cramps. If you’re not a fan of the taste, try diluting it with water or adding some honey and lemon.’
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