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Many players and coaches have often talked about the leagues and other organisations making congested fixtures and not caring at all about the well being of the players. With the recent surge in cases many matches have been postponed in the Premier League and the squad numbers have hence reduced. The Premier League has still decided to continue the league with a congested fixture schedule and held meetings with the managers and senior players. Managers have heavily criticised the League administrators. Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola said,“Should the players and the managers be all together and make a strike?Just through words it’s not going to be solved. For FIFA, the Premier League, the broadcasters, the business is more important than their welfare. The simplest example is all around the world they have five substitutions; here it’s still three. Tell me one argument to take care of players’ welfare than this one? Here, where everyone decides for themselves, we didn’t do it”Â
Thomas Tuchel played to both sides saying that playing three matches in nine or ten days isn't new but with 9-10 players in the squad it is tough.He agreed with Guardiola that a solution is need of the hour but said it is also difficult for The League to think of one.
Mikel Arteta suggested that a break should have been made to the League.
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Antonio Conte said that the meeting with the League administration was of no use as the officals had already made their mind as it was like they were talking to a wall.
Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson said, Football to us is everything and we want to be able to perform at the highest level every time we set foot on the pitch. And unfortunately, in this period it is difficult to do that.I am concerned that nobody really takes player welfare seriously."
With suggestions of a World Cup after every two years, its clear that these associations don't care about the players and the issue of well being of the players might become even greater as time goes on.