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How often a player is fit and can be selected. "The best ability is availability" is famously linked to NFL Hall of Fame Coach Bill Parcells, but it applies across all elite sport. Players who miss lots of games through injury affect squad planning, momentum, and results. Clubs now track injury history carefully in recruitment. Eden Hazard at Real Madrid is the cautionary tale - constantly injured, barely played.
James Milner's value at Liverpool came partly from his availability - he'd play 45+ games a season across multiple positions while more talented teammates missed matches through injury, making him indispensable for squad management.
The Physio
Jan 26, 2026