Found this on the club website. Presumably these are being done as baseline tests so that they have something to compare with when a player suffers concussion. Bet the results of these tests would be extremely interesting reading. Most of them seem to have no short term memory and processing ability even when fully-fit as they commit the same mistakes over and over again. Shelvey and Mitrovic discipline and defensive lapses come to mind. https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/united-players-undergo-concussion-testing The Newcastle United first team squad has undergone a series of Computerised Neurocognitive Tests (CNT) over the last few weeks, to aid the club in evaluating concussion and other head injuries. It is now a mandatory requirement that all first team players at Premier League teams are tested, to provide a more accurate timeframe for when they are fit to return to action following a head injury. In previous years, players would have to complete a Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT) document - a paper-based test of memory and recall - following a head injury and would only be cleared to play again following satisfactory scores in relation to their normal levels. However, the CNT tests are designed to test cognitive functions typically experienced by players after a concussion, including speed of processing, attention and memory, and will help the medical team make more robust decisions about fitness to return to play. Newcastle-based NeuroCog, led by Dr David Millar, carried out the tests over several days at United's Benton training ground. Dr Paul Catterson, the club's Head of Medical Services, said: "I think the clear benefits are that we're being more scientific with our testing of the players. "Player welfare is so important and we are ready in case of any head injury during the season - and hopefully we can bring them back to play quicker as well."
Are you referring to the thread or the concussion testing as no one except you or Ben seem remotely interested in the thread. Think if they can stand up they should be available to play. The anount they get paid they should be prepared to play with a bit of a headache. Double vision may be more of a problem. We have enough trouble picking up players at set pieces - God knows what we would be like when there are 22 of them to mark.