"Now we're through it, I can say it - it's lucky an English team will not have to play in these mini tournaments again. For all the excitement, it is a relic from the past," said Eidevall. "This is just done from a budget perspective. That's why they cram it in on Saturdays, to save another hotel night [by playing on a Sunday]."
"All research around the world shows there's a massive difference between 72 hours and 96 hours recovery after a game. That part, I just can't get my head around," Eidevall said.
"It's just that science is one thing and broadcasting money is another thing. You always need to get on with things. It's not an excuse, it's just scientific," he added, emphasizing the need for better scheduling.
Eidevall says he has raised concerns with Uefa and the WSL 'in relevant discussions' to drive change, highlighting the disconnect between scientific research and sports management.
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