Alex MacQuoid
Top 20 Clubs with the Most Injuries This Season
With top European leagues roughly a third through their campaigns, injuries have played a pivotal role in shaping team performances. Key player absences can derail even the best-prepared squads. Here’s a look at the clubs most affected by injuries in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
Most Injuries in Europe’s Top Five Leagues
Tottenham Hotspur tops the list with 15 players missing a total of 92 league games. Key absences include Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke.
Following Tottenham, Nice has 11 players missing 65 games, Monaco has 12 players missing 63 games, and Lorient has 10 players missing 63 games. Barcelona, with 14 players out and 62 games missed, leads LaLiga in injuries, affecting stars like Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal.
Premier League Injury Leaders
In the Premier League, Tottenham remains at the top. Brighton follows with 14 injured players missing 61 games, and Sunderland has 11 injuries leading to 59 missed games. Manchester City, with 14 injuries and 55 missed games, has also been significantly impacted. Crystal Palace rounds out the top five despite their strong start, with 11 injuries.
Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, sits eighth with 11 injuries and 39 missed games. However, Chelsea and Arsenal, with more injuries, have performed better, highlighting that injuries alone don’t always explain poor form.
