Key players in Champions League face injuries, raising concerns about player workload amid calendar congestion.

As the Champions League resumes, injuries to key players like Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, and Nicolò Barella raise concerns about player workload. Mbappé's hamstring injury may sideline him longer, while Rodri is out for the season with a serious knee injury. Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen will miss most of the season, and Barella will sit out at least one Champions League match. This situation has intensified discussions around the congested soccer calendar.

September 29, 2024
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