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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
James Robson

Chelsea suffered huge spike in injuries after Club World Cup, new study reveals

Chelsea have struggled with injuries since the Club World Cup - (Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Chelsea experienced a significant 44 per cent surge in injuries following their participation in this year’s expanded Club World Cup, new findings revealed on Tuesday.

However, the latest edition of the Men’s European Football Injury Index suggests the newly enlarged tournament has, so far, had a "minimal impact" on overall injury rates across European football.

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