Which Premier League clubs have been hit hardest by World Cup?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rodri has clocked 537 World Cup minutes, among the most of any Premier League playerByPrudent NsengiyumvaBBC Sport journalistPublished20 minutes agoEvery World Cup leaves its mark on Premier League squads, but this one feels particularly intense.The tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico ends on Sunday, leaving just 33 days before the start of the new Premier League season.While clubs in England’s top flight have begun pre-season preparations, many are without key players whose minutes continue to add up in the United States.Opta data shows some Premier League teams have carried a far heavier World Cup burden than others, with last year’s top two – Arsenal and Manchester City – right at the top of the list.
