I was looking through some upcoming match schedules earlier, and it honestly makes me a bit weary just thinking about it. I know the die-hards love every single minute of it, but there’s something about these summer exhibition matches that feels so hollow compared to the real deal. It’s all hype, fitness testing, and playing in random stadiums just to get the rhythm back.
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing new signings get their first touches, but the stakes always feel non-existent. It’s a weird limbo where you're trying to build momentum for something huge, yet the actual results feel like they shouldn't count for anything. It’s like a dress rehearsal where everyone is a little too anxious about looking good for the cameras.
Do you guys get genuinely hyped for these summer friendlies, or do you just treat them as a necessary evil to get to the actual season?
Don't get me wrong, I love seeing new signings get their first touches, but the stakes always feel non-existent. It’s a weird limbo where you're trying to build momentum for something huge, yet the actual results feel like they shouldn't count for anything. It’s like a dress rehearsal where everyone is a little too anxious about looking good for the cameras.
Do you guys get genuinely hyped for these summer friendlies, or do you just treat them as a necessary evil to get to the actual season?
