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Rising Injuries Spark Debate Over Fixture Congestion
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- Injuries rise due to congested fixtures, impacting Chelsea and Arsenal.
- FIFPro reports higher injury rates linked to Club World Cup participation.
- Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard is out up to six weeks with an MCL injury.
- Premier League clubs collectively spend around £45 million annually to manage injury risks.
- Discussions to reduce match frequency grow, while welfare vs commercial interests remain contentious.
