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The recent Carabao Cup second-round fixtures bore witness to a staggering 95 combined player changes by 11 Premier League managers, reflecting a modern strategy to prioritize squad fitness and league performance over cup success.
Managers such as Fabian Hurzeler at Brighton, Scott Parker at Burnley, and Regis Le Bris at Sunderland chose to rotate their entire teams in respective matches against lower-league opposition, underlining a growing trend where cups serve as developmental platforms rather than ultimate objectives.
This approach focuses on preserving key players for Premier League challenges, while simultaneously giving valuable competitive minutes to squad players and rising talents.
The immense fixture congestion faced by clubs in today’s football climate necessitates such decisions to maintain physical readiness.
Nevertheless, the cost is often early exits from cup competitions and fluctuating public interest.
This strategic balancing act highlights the evolving priorities in English football’s dense calendar, as managers continually reassess squad utilization and resource management across competitions.




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