Personally, I think it's the least likeliest explanation. We'd be better served asking about the conditions at the training ground, training methods, playing style. The time these players spend at the training ground absolutely dwarfs any time spent at the stadium; common sense suggests that the issues are likelier to be found at the training ground.Incredible isn't it?
All this data driven analysis about how a lack of progressive passers will get Spurs relegated and nobody talks about the most obvious explanation for an unprecedented level of injuries over a sustained period of time.
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck then it's probably;
A fucking duck.
I'd love to see a breakdown of injuries experienced at home vs. away, but to my awareness there hasn't been much of a noticeable distinction, and it absolutely fails to explain the prolonged nature of injuries plaguing our players. Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison haven't touched our retractable pitch in how long? This suggests errors in diagnostic opinion, initial treatment, and rehabilitation practices.
I think the new metrics about passing strike absolutely at the heart of our injury problems; there can be just no competition with passing being the most efficient method of moving the ball about the pitch and our squad simply lacks players that are competent passers, putting the emphasis on athleticism and physical exertion in order to move the ball. Add in a poor squad that leads to inadequate rotation, and the players just get run into the ground and eventually start to pick up minor strains and injuries that turn into major strains and injuries due to inadequate treatment and rest.
