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Francis Duku: Getting properly covered is vital

Who doesn’t love this time of the year when football finally returns? The 2025-26 season is up and running and, with it, brings plenty of optimism for the months ahead.
PLAYING IT SAFE: Players and clubs can protect careers and wages before injuries strike PICTURE: Alamy

Francis Duku – Former defender and founder of The Sports Circle

Who doesn’t love this time of the year when football finally returns? The 2025-26 season is up and running and, with it, brings plenty of optimism for the months ahead.
What I don’t look forward to, however, is something we’re guaranteed to see: Crowdfunders for injured players.
This is not to jump on people and criticise but injuries are inevitable.
The messages you’ll see on these social media posts from players and clubs saying, ‘Come back stronger’ or ‘Best wishes, bro’ are absolutely genuine and heartfelt.
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