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Are young footballers playing too often?

As the amount of football played continues to increase, so do the minutes for players under 23. But is playing so many games healthy at such a young age?

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Over the past decade, the playing time of young players has risen by 55%.

Thanks to their fearlessness, speed, and skill on the ball, players under 23 are making a bigger impact in football. But is this dangerous for their development, and could being ‘overplayed’ lead to career-threatening injuries earlier than usual?

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