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Why are injuries so key?
Injuries can severely impact a player's career and a team's performance. For Ferland Mendy, sustaining an injury late last season meant he wasn't fit enough to be included in Real Madrid's Champions League squad. Clubs often have to balance the recovery time of injured players with the need to field a strong, available team for important competitions.
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