The Curious Case of Carney Chukwuemeka: Is the 90-Minute Player Dying Out?
Carney Chukwuemeka has raised eyebrows by reaching 97 senior appearances without ever completing a full 90 minutes, highlighting a trend in modern football possibly linked to the increase in available substitutions.
With five substitutes now commonplace, and discussions about even more, the game is seeing fewer players complete entire matches, potentially signaling a shift away from the traditional 90-minute player.