"The first half we played much better than the second," Flick said. "We conceded too much because we were tired. The truth is that PSG are a great team, they have very young and very fast players and they played a fantastic game. "We didn't play at our best level and against an opponent like that when it's necessary. They deserved the victory."
Every year we say 'It's the hardest Tour ever', the hardest thing we've ever done, it's all so crazy, but honestly, I know that this year was something on another level.
The spring transition appears to be a perfect storm of fatigue, impaired alertness, and risky driving conditions, with a 6% spike in fatal crashes.
When you're in the midst of a three-week tour, you feel the fatigue. Your legs are heavy, there are permanent bags under your eyes.