Premier League clubs face challenges after World Cup commitments
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
As the Premier League season approaches, clubs grapple with players returning from the World Cup. The tournament concluded on July 19, leaving just 33 days before the Premier League begins on August 21. Tottenham is significantly affected, with four players involved until the final weekend. Arsenal and Manchester City also face challenges due to a high number of players making deep tournament runs. Key figures such as Rodri from Manchester City and William Saliba from Arsenal are dealing with injuries that further complicate pre-season preparations. Clubs have limited time to reintegrate returning players before the start of the campaign.
- •Premier League starts on August 21, just 33 days post-World Cup
- •Tottenham has four players returning late from the tournament
- •Rodri and Saliba are dealing with injuries after World Cup commitments
- •Clubs face tight reintegration schedules for returning players
- •Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez played all 810 minutes of the World Cup
- 8:08 AMYahoo Sports — The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
- 8:08 AMBBC Sport — The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
"Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
"Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:08 AMThe Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
- BBC SportJul 31, 2026, 8:08 AMThe Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
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