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LONDON — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the accumulation of long-term injuries experienced by some clubs is an "accident waiting to happen" because of the increased demands on players in a busy soccer calendar. Arteta said he felt a "big pain in the tummy" after seeing Kai Havertz pick up a serious hamstring injury that will rule the Germany forward out for the rest of the season. More games have been added to competitions like the Champions League and Club World Cup in recent years. Arteta says it's no surprise to see injury rates soar at Arsenal because of the extra load on his players and the increase in intensity in modern-day soccer.
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