"In the past two weeks, AC Milan saw most of their players depart for international duty, and Massimiliano Allegri wants change. With the football calendar becoming more intense, there needs to be some focus on the effects of the additional workload. After all, players are now playing more than ever, with little time to actually rest and recover. Of course, technology has advanced, but the methods of recuperating are not as advanced as the demands of the calendar at this point."
"After Sunday's game, Massimiliano Allegri actually spoke up about the problem, considering he was forced to make several changes for the game as a result. His words have been relayed by Football Italia. "Football has evolved and become globalised; we absolutely can't go backwards. I read something a while ago suggesting moving matches from 20:45 (CET) to 20:00. It would allow players to go to bed earlier. An extra three hours of rest could be an additional help for them. That could be a solution.""
AC Milan had most of their squad leave for international duty, increasing exposure to fixture congestion and reducing recovery time. The modern football calendar has intensified workloads, with players competing more frequently and receiving limited rest between matches. Recovery technology has improved, but recuperation methods lag behind calendar demands. Several Milan players returned from international duty with issues, reflecting a broader problem across Serie A. Massimiliano Allegri raised concerns and suggested practical scheduling changes, including moving kick-off times earlier. Adjusting match timing could permit additional sleep and serve as a starting point to address player fatigue and injury risk.
Read at SempreMilan
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