articleBritish Journal of Sports MedicineMay 3, 2013BRONZE OA

Injuries affect team performance negatively in professional football: an 11-year follow-up of the UEFA Champions League injury study

Linköping University

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Abstract

Background

The influence of injuries on team performance in football has only been scarcely investigated.

Aim

To study the association between injury rates and team performance in the domestic league play, and in European cups, in male professional football.

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805
total citations
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22.23
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100%
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23
Citations per year

Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Football
  • League
  • Medicine
  • Club
  • Injury prevention
  • Poison control
  • Occupational safety and health
  • Incidence (geometry)
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