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From Arsenal to Liverpool, which elite clubs are struggling with World Cup burnout?
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Several of Europe’s elite clubs are still absorbing the impact of the 2026 World Cup as the 2026-27 European season begins with Champions League qualifiers and early domestic action. A report using criteria set with the help of a Champions League sports science head flags concerns around minutes played at the World Cup, how far players progressed (quarterfinals or beyond), injury or fitness issues, and whether squads also competed in the 2025 Club World Cup. It also weighs changes in UEFA competition status and the number of outfielders aged 30-plus. Chelsea (2,226 minutes), Tottenham (3,232) and Liverpool (3,256) are noted for significant World Cup exposure, though other categories look less alarming for them.
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