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As above in my edit, since Monday I've actually made three posts (prior to today), so I think you're imagining it.
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Injuries are up 250% in the Bundesliga since the restart according to the Mail
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lots to unpack here
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Interesting, have they increased the number of subs allowed? Might be something to look at.
Significant injuries or just strains?
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Concerning they already have so many injuries after two games then. How much lead up did they have to games?
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What does the Championship have to do with anything? We’re talking about Premier League players because the subject is about the Premier League re-starting.
Can you provide a link? Appearances can be a misleading stat. For example, super subs could have a high number of appearances but average low minutes per appearance. Doesn’t paint the full picture and would require a bit more analysis than “a quick scan”.
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Well three clubs in the Premier League played under those conditions last season, another 6 play under reasonably similar conditions in European football, and that's almost half the league.
Whoscored doesn't seem to give minutes but the general point still stands, particularly as the PL will have increased subs for the players involved so isn't a direct comparison anyway. The point was that playing 3 games in a week is reasonably common for a decent portion of the league, whether that's European football, Cup games, or Championship league games. To make out that it's some completely foreign, ridiculous demand on players is wrong.
Your point about lack of preparation is reasonable, and should be addressed with increased subs and other measures.
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Clubs at the bottom won't be prepared to rotate as much.
Much easier for someone like City to rotate than a Villa or Watford. And a few injuries (or self isolation) makes it even harder to properly rotate.
Much easier for someone like City to rotate than a Villa or Watford. And a few injuries (or self isolation) makes it even harder to properly rotate.
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I guess if anyone’s depth can handle being rushed back into a congestion of fixtures without a pre-season, it’s going to be City’s. Doesn’t make it right though.
Are you guys in CL next season (assuming you finish top four) or is that still pending?
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Case starts next week. Should know by July.
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Start date of June 20 agreed apparently.
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So playing into August I'm guessing
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Maybe not
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Saw August 1 as a proposed finish date. Champions League and FA Cup still to fit in.
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EFL reveal latest coronavirus test results with double hit for Leeds United's promotion rivals
THREE individuals from two Championship clubs have tested positive for coronavirus as part of the EFL's latest round of testing for COVID-19.
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Just on The Watford captain, if he and several of this team mates decide to air out the rest of the season, and they end up getting relegated, would the Hornets fans be understanding and forgiving or start going on a pitchfork hunt ? (In a manner of speaking)
The situation could get even uglier for Deeney if things go pear shaped for WFC.
The situation could get even uglier for Deeney if things go pear shaped for WFC.
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What sort of person kicks off because one of their players has concerns over his safety and the safety of his family?
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Liverpool get their asterisk in June.
Interesting to note that what a few of the bottom clubs feared happened in Germany - Home ground advantage no longer exists. Just 4 wins from the home side so far in 3 rounds of games.
Interesting to note that what a few of the bottom clubs feared happened in Germany - Home ground advantage no longer exists. Just 4 wins from the home side so far in 3 rounds of games.
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Catch up games then matchday 30 starting on June 20?
If a new matchday starts every 3 days the season could be concluded by July 19-20. FIFA mandated break of 3 weeks for training resumption 10 August roughly. Return maybe two weeks later for 2020/21.
Transfer window and contract negotiations in that short period will be a cluster* though
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