Analysis: Leveraging player valuation to assess how injuries have impacted Premier League clubs in 2023/24
IMAGO | Fofana and Reece James have been struggling with injuries this season and have seen their valuation decrease substanially
Injuries have plagued many Premier League teams this season, prompting an ‘easy’ excuse for subpar performances.
This analysis measures the most affected teams by leveraging player valuations to quantify how impactful injuries were.
Why it matters: Injury impact in relation to valuation can help explain why certain teams are underperforming, as a large share of their squad value is unavailable on most gamedays.
The perspective: Injured players can be detrimental to tactics on the pitch, but long-term injuries can also severely affect player valuations, leaving financial impact as well.
3 April 2024 - 10:02 AM
Even in a Premier League season filled with dramatic matches and a tight title race, injuries have been the recurring topic of conversation.
With the fixture schedule becoming increasingly congested, both players and managers have spotlighted the resulting injury surge. Managers often argue that their team's performance is compromised by injuries, but who truly has the most valid complaint?
To explore this question, this analysis investigates the injuries sustained by Prem
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