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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ben Fisher

Aston Villa demand new kit after team complain of feeling weighed down

John McGinn sports a wet-looking shirt during Aston Villa’s win at Chelsea last weekend.
John McGinn sports a wet-looking shirt during Aston Villa’s win at Chelsea last weekend. Photograph: Paul Dennis/TGS Photo/Shutterstock

Aston Villa have complained to their kit manufacturer Castore after players reported concerns that their shirts were weighing them down during matches and affecting performance.

Villa have asked the Manchester-based sportswear company to remedy the issue after players said the shirts were clinging to them because of perspiration, creating a wet look.

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