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Why do breaks hamper clubs?
International breaks pull key players away from their club for national team duties, disrupting training schedules and team cohesion. Players return fatigued, potentially injured, and with less time to prepare for crucial club matches like the upcoming Liverpool game, making manager Enzo Maresca's job harder.
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