Why are Arsenal players prone to injury?
Injuries have been a recurring issue for Arsenal over the past few seasons, with manager Mikel Arteta citing increased player workload due to fixture congestion and positional shortages as contributing factors. The team's deep runs in multiple competitions have led to a higher number of matches, intensifying physical demands on the squad. Players like Kai Havertz have struggled with recurring fitness problems after returning from long-term injuries.
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