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They have a winter break in Spain as well. In Germany they have up to 6 weeks off in the winter and I think France has a break. This must help with lowering the injury rate.

The English game is very different to the game on the continent. It's a slower pace, more time and technique on the ball and fewer tackles. I recall reading an interview with Xavi and he said there is much less emphasis on tackling in Spain.