Jan Bednarek has used marginal gains to produce big improvements. Southampton sit proudly in fifth place going into this weekend having been transformed in the past 12 months by manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Saints defender Bednarek has been a key figure in their remarkable rise from fighting against relegation to making a serious push for a European place.
Bednarek’s own attention to detail, using a psychologist, taking up boxing lessons and changing his diet are the sort of things that have improved his game. “The difference that even one per cent can give you is actually massive,” said the 24-year-old. “Diet, work with the physio and small things that can help you perform better to give you an advantage against an opponent. “The competition
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