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PFA calls out ‘crazy calendar’ as responsible for Cole Palmer and Phil Foden burnout
‘Not the version of Phil Foden we saw two years ago’
TL;DR
- PFA chief executive Maheta Molango claims the demanding football schedule is causing player burnout, impacting stars like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.
- Data shows seven of the top 10 most-played players in Europe's top leagues are from English clubs.
- Molango highlights Phil Foden's diminished performance and missed games as evidence of 'cumulative fatigue' from overwork.
- Cole Palmer is also cited as a victim, having played through three consecutive summers without a break.
- The PFA is advocating for player representation on the FA Board to influence decision-making on player welfare.
- Upcoming expansions of competitions and international tournaments, alongside Middle Eastern investment, are expected to exacerbate player workload concerns.