Vivianne Miedema, Manchester City forward, has voiced significant concerns regarding the women's football schedule, advocating for reforms that prioritize player safety. After suffering a severe hamstring injury while on international duty, Miedema's frustration mounts as she recalls her struggles with previous injuries that limited her time on the pitch. She highlights the intense match schedule, which included eight matches in 29 days, claiming the demanding calendar endangers players' well-being. Miedema's call for change echoes wider concerns in women's football, indicating a critical need for a review of scheduling practices.
Miedema stated, "To the people in charge of the football calendar, it is time to realise the current schedule will need to change for players' physical and mental safety."
Reflecting on her injury, Miedema expressed, "It took me a couple of days to get my head around being injured again and to find the needed motivation to start rehab."
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