Premier League stars ‘ready to revolt’ amid potential top-flight fixture pile-up … with England internationals discussing ‘seeking help from the PFA’ to avoid burnout
- Top-flight stars are reportedly ready to revolt over a potential fixture pile-up
- There are concerns that top-flight chiefs want to rush too quickly into next term
- England players are even believed to have considered contacting the PFA
) Some of the group are worried they may be playing for 30 months with no break
By
Daniel Davis For Mailonline
Published: : EDT, (March) | :
A host of stars are ‘ready to revolt’, and believe that the division’s chiefs are determined to complete the current campaign in the summer and then rush into next season.
According to The Sun , several England players have even discussed contacting the players’ union, the PFA, to ensure that there is an adequate break between this term and the next. Premier League stars are reportedly concerned that a fixture pile-up will leave them burnt out
Sportsmail have contacted the PFA for comment.
Those called up for international duty for the rescheduled Euro tournament may find themselves embroiled in months of action without downtime, and are worried about the effect this may have on their performances.
The same report states that, due to the Premier League’s revised schedule in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, there are plans in place to finish the current domestic campaign by July 12.
There are then hopes that the new season will be restarted on August 8.
There is reportedly a belief that Premier League chiefs want to rush headlong into next term But the proposal by the league’s chiefs is understood to be deemed ambitious by many and there is an acceptance that, in order to fulfill the existing fixture list, games may have to be played behind closed doors.
There is a willingness to prevent the football calendar from being decimated further by the pandemic, but also concerns that the number of injuries will rise significantly, with the quality on show dropping, if players are forced back into action.
According to several reports, a number of clubs are doubtful that the ongoing world health crisis will be sufficiently in time for the next campaign.
A Premier League conference call on Thursday resulted in the postponement of the season until April at the earliest , with the previous deadline lifted.
Advertisement
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings