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Why are friendly matches played?

Musiala's collapses occurred during friendly matches, which are non-competitive games often played before a season or during international breaks. Clubs use them to test new tactics, give fringe players game time, and help key players regain match fitness. However, as Musiala's situation shows, even friendlies carry risks and can reveal underlying health issues.

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