Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking in protest at an increase in fixtures.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to going on strike in protest at an increase in games.
Spain midfielder Rodri featured 63 times for club and country last season, on the way to winning the Premier League and European Championship within the space of two months. "It is even more important nowadays. It helps me a lot. When they start pre-season I watch them but try to disconnect, and the mental health - in that sense - is important, to refresh and move on."
City defender Manuel Akanji recently suggested that because of the increased schedule, he would have to retire when he is 30 due to the lack of breaks during the season.Fifa has previously responded to calendar criticism by accusing some leagues of "acting with commercial self-interest" and "hypocrisy" by sending their players on "extensive" global pre-season tours.
"In recent weeks our members have made their feelings very clear when it comes to the fixture calendar and player workload.
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