Chelsea count cost of Club World Cup as report puts Europe-wide injury bill at £3bn

December 16, 2025

TL;DR

Chelsea saw a 44% rise in injuries from June to October compared to the previous season.
A report by Howden, an insurance company, found 23 injuries at Chelsea between June 1 and October 31.
Seven of Chelsea's injuries occurred during the Club World Cup in the US.
Howden calculated Chelsea's financial loss due to injuries up to October at £17m.
The report highlights concerns from global players' union, Fifpro, about excessive workload and lack of rest.
Over the past five years, European clubs have incurred nearly £3bn in costs due to injuries.
Premier League clubs account for 24% of all injuries in Europe's top five leagues.
Young players, especially Premier League forwards under 21, are most at risk of injury.

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