Christian Norgaard: Brentford captain feared sleeping pill addiction
Former Tottenham and Everton midfielder Delay Alli Revealed in 2023 interview He spent six months recovering to address sleeping pill addiction and mental health issues, adding that tablet abuse is “What’s more than people realize in football”.
Norgaard said he started watching Dele interviews and thought the problem with sleeping tablets (which can be prescribed or purchased on the counter) would require greater attention so that others could get his support.
He added: “It’s ugly, but it’s also very touching, and it’s very exciting for someone like me who struggles and may end up indulging in these sleeping tablets.”
“I remember sending words to our sleeping coach Anna to show thanks for what you did because it clearly shows how bad it is.
“This topic may be a bit under the radar. I think it’s stressing its importance now, not only in football but in general.”
Norgaard, who left Brondby in 2018 for Fiorentina and joined Brentford a year later, said things like bringing his pillows to the away game, a shower before bed and Reading helped him relax and sleep without medication.
“That’s one of the things I’m really happy about, leaving it behind, and I’m glad I’m not addicted to it right now,” he said. “Because, I think, once you’ve finished your career, that’s what you might struggle with.”
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