The Premier League has 20 teams, with each side playing 38 games in the top flight, but some clubs are reportedly keen to see that number reduced
Some Premier League clubs are in favour of cutting the top-flight down to 18 teams amid ongoing concerns over fixture congestion, it has been claimed. Players and managers have been vocal about the relentless schedule, with matches piling up for those at the highest level.
When international duties and additional events like the Community Shield and the revamped Club World Cup are factored in, the strain on players becomes evident. He explained in his latest Mail column: "The common-sense solution is for their employers to manage resources better rather than seek outside help. Chelsea have left Cole Palmer out of their Europa Conference squad, a self-regulating way of prioritising that means no competition should have to die on the vine."
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