Are young footballers playing too often?
Sport • Oct 3, 2024, 5:00 PM
1 min de lecture
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Over the past decade, the playing time of young players has risen by 55%.
Thanks to their fearlessness, speed, and skill on the ball, players under 23 are making a bigger impact in football. But is this dangerous for their development, and could being 'overplayed' lead to career-threatening injuries earlier than usual?