Jurgen Klopp would strongly object if any of his Liverpool players were requested to participate in two matches in a single day, attributing the blame to himself. However, there are exceptions among players who have accomplished this feat.

Taking on the challenge of two full 90-minute football matches within a day is a formidable task for any athlete, irrespective of their fitness level. This demanding feat, famously undertaken by Mark Hughes in 1977, has been replicated by certain South American legends and emerging talents.

These accomplishments span various leagues, including the likes of Hughes in prominent European competitions, others in South America, and some even in the United States. The following explores the exploits of individuals who, after one game, thought, ‘Why not go for another?’

1. Mark Hughes:
In the 1980s, German teams hesitated to release their players for international duty, and this included Mark Hughes during his loan spell with Bayern Munich from Barcelona. Despite having a Euro ’88 qualifier for Wales against Czechoslovakia on the same day as Bayern’s DFB Pokal clash with Borussia Monchengladbach, Hughes played the full 90 for Wales and then flew back to Germany. He came off the bench for Bayern, aiding in a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory.

2. Soren Lerby:
Another Bayern player, the Danish midfielder Soren Lerby, managed to play for both the German giants and his country on the same day. After transitioning from Ajax to Bayern, Lerby faced Denmark’s 1985 World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland before rushing back for Bayern’s DFB Pokal clash against VFL Bochum. Denmark won 4-1, but Bayern only managed a draw in extra time. Lerby, known for his low-sock style, never bothered with shin pads.

3. Cole Palmer:
The young England U21 star, starting his Chelsea journey, demonstrated his versatility in October 2021. After coming off the bench in a Premier League match against Burnley, he negotiated a deal with City’s academy staff to play less than half an hour, allowing him to feature in their U21 match against Leicester later that evening. Palmer not only fulfilled this agreement but also scored a hat-trick in the U21 match.

4. Jorge Campos:
The Mexican goalkeeper, renowned for his ‘El Loco’ style, achieved a unique double in the United States. His LA Galaxy side hosted Tampa Bay Mutiny, and on the same day, Mexico clashed with the USA. Campos, standing at just 5ft6, conquered Mutiny and drew with the US, securing the US Cup without the need for flights between matches.

5. Juninho:
A skillful player known for his dead ball expertise, Juninho, who played over 200 times for Lyon and had an MLS stint with New York Red Bulls, once embarked on a South American journey. On his third cap for Brazil, he faced Argentina in Porto Alegre before swiftly heading to Montevideo to play for Vasco da Gama. Brazil won comfortably, and Juninho managed to come off the bench for Vasco da Gama at halftime.

Cole Palmer

This season he played in total 9 times for 515 minutes for Premier League.

Cole Palmer scored 3 goals for Chelsea. He procured two assists. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 10th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea won 4-1 against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea performance and stats

Chelsea is currently 10th in the Premier League with 15 points.

In the last 11 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 1-4 against Tottenham Hotspur.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 12.​

Chelsea will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Sunday 12th of November in London. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.​