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Why do players get injured?
Football is a very physical sport, and injuries are unfortunately common. Players like Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are 'out injured', meaning they can't play because of a physical problem. This often leads to other players, like Araujo, getting a chance to step in and play in their place.
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