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International breaks and the squad-load problem

How national team windows reshape club planning across a congested calendar.

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The hidden cost

Travel, not minutes, is often the bigger burden during international windows.

What clubs monitor

  • Time zones crossed
  • Minutes in the 72 hours before return
  • Individual injury history

What it means

Squad depth is a calendar strategy, not a luxury.

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