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Are youngsters like Gavi, Pedri, Saka playing too much?

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How much is too much? It's a question people are asking more frequently with regard to young footballers, as some of the game's biggest breakthrough stars are racking up thousands of minutes before they turn 21.

The issue rose to prominence once again during the last international break as 19-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Gavi sustained a serious knee injury during his 27th-straight game for his nation. (He now faces roughly 10 months on the sidelines after surgery.