In a recent analysis released by the CIES Football Observatory, the demanding nature of modern football has become glaringly evident. The study pinpointed the most utilized players of the season, spotlighting Barcelona’s Jules Koundé as the leader with a staggering 5,872 minutes played across club and international fixtures. Following closely was Jhon Arias of Fluminense
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Bayer Leverkusen seems to have developed a habit of scoring late goals, as evidenced by their recent victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. This victory marked their 12th game-tying or go-ahead goal in second-half stoppage time since the start of last season, showcasing their resilience and determination until the final whistle. This ability to score late goals
Granit Xhaka, the captain of the Switzerland national team, has recently stated that his relationship with manager Murat Yakin has significantly improved. He mentioned that over the past few months, they have been able to work well together and have even shared meals and drinks. This comes after reports of tension between the players and
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso decides to leave in the summer. Despite Alonso being a key figure in the team’s recent victories and their potential Bundesliga title win, Carro believes that the club is well-prepared to move forward without