Part 5/6:
Player Welfare Considerations
The potential risks associated with player fatigue are significant. As noted, even more financially privileged teams like Flamengo have struggled with recurrent injuries in their squads. The burdens of intense scheduling may limit recovery times and impact players adversely. Despite the financial incentives that come with the tournament, questions remain regarding whether players will approach it with the same vigor as they would a league match or a Champions League game.