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PFA Chief Calls Football System 'Sick'
PFA chief says football's overwork crisis leaves players like Cole Palmer unable to play.
In brief
PFA chief says football's overwork crisis leaves players like Cole Palmer unable to play. PFA chief claims football's unsustainable calendar makes players like Cole Palmer unable to compete. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
PFA Chief's Warning
PFA chief Maheta Molango says football's calendar is unsustainable for players.
“Cole palmer is the victim of a sick system that expects too much of players”
Five Players Withdrawn
Five players including cole palmer pulled out of england's squad ahead of international window.
“Five players, palmer, rashford, rice, mainoo and livramento pulled out”
Molango's Critique
Molango says players like palmer miss opportunities due to overwork, not choice.
“He's missing because he's a victim of the calendar and that's something that needs to absolutely trigger the alarm bells”
Tuchel's Response
Tuchel claims palmer misses opportunities by withdrawing for load management.
“The forward misses too many opportunities”
Molango's Broader View
Molango says similar withdrawals affect germany, netherlands and france players too.
“Kai havertz, brian brobbey and kylian mbappe also withdrew recently”
Proposed Fix
Molango wants mandatory three-week summer break and retraining period for players.
“Molango wants to see a mandatory three-week summer break and three-week retraining period”
Here's the gist
PFA chief claims football's unsustainable calendar makes players like Cole Palmer unable to compete.
