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Soccer is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. The job is even more arduous for players who ply their trade at the most elite clubs and represent ambitious countries in international competitions, as they play up to 80 matches per season. It is practically impossible to play so many matches throughout the year without sustaining an injury or two.
Still, neither UEFA nor FIFA has taken steps to reduce fixture congestion. Instead, they have added to the misery, adding more matches to the UEFA Champions League and introducing a reworked Club World Cup campaign that will drastically eat up summer break in 2025.
With the sharp rise in the number of fixtures, injuries have also been on an upward trajectory. In today’s list, we will check out the top five players belonging to the top five European leagues who have suffered long-term injuries this term. Let’s begin!
#5 Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
Martin Odegaard Has Missed 7 Games with Ankle Injury
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been out of action since picking up an ankle injury in Norway’s 2-1 victory over Austria in the UEFA Nations League on September 9. So far, he has missed seven matches for the Gunners — four in the Premier League, two in the UEFA Champions League, and one in the Carabao Cup. The North Londoners have coped well without him, winning five of those games and drawing twice.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal is hopeful to have Odegaard available for the Premier League clash with Liverpool on October 27. However, the attacking midfielder is reportedly weeks away from attaining full fitness, and Arsenal will not risk him if he is not ready. As things stand, there is a good chance that we may not see him back in action until mid-November.
#4 Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne Is Nursing a Pelvic Injury
Arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League, Kevin De Bruyne suffered a pelvic injury in the UEFA Champions League Matchday…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-10-08 07:17:32
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