Real reason players cover their mouths on pitch while talking and it is not what you think.

Footballers talking to each other while covering their mouths is becoming an increasingly common sight at matches nowadays.

And the belief has been that they do not want to give away important tactical information to their rivals on the pitch.

It is happening so often there have been suggestions players are being briefed by experts not to get caught out saying something that could get them in trouble.

But in truth, the real reason they speak to each other that way has nothing to do with secrecy – the real reason Is making sure they are being heard perfectly on pitch