I think there's elements of players not getting a full preseason to get properly match ready, plus the need to play players as soon as they're available, rather than build them back slowly as you would in an ideal scenario due to squad depth/poor recruitment that could increase injuries. Definitely an element of dumb luck too.
I think there's elements of players not getting a full preseason to get properly match ready, plus the need to play players as soon as they're available, rather than build them back slowly as you would in an ideal scenario due to squad depth/poor recruitment that could increase injuries.