Arsenal Duo Reveal Hidden Injuries in Damning Indictment of Chaotic Calendar
Arsenal players Declan Rice and William Saliba have disclosed long-term injuries, sparking criticism regarding the dense professional football match calendar. Rice specifically highlighted the physical toll of playing a high volume of games for both club and country.
Why it matters
The debate over player welfare and the sustainability of the modern football schedule is a growing concern for major leagues.
Arsenal duo Declan Rice and William Saliba both revealed concerning long-term injuries that have followed them from the Premier League to the 2026 World Cup, prompting Rice to speak out against the “obscene” number of games on the match calendar for players on top teams.
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