James Burrows, head of sport at Howden, noted, "As fixture congestion intensifies with expanded competitions domestically and internationally, we are seeing more players sidelined for longer periods." This highlights the significant relationship between increasing match schedules and rising injury rates.
Fifpro's 2024 Player Workload Monitoring Report reveals a concerning trend, showing that 78% of coaches and 72% of players support implementing a guaranteed rest period. This suggests widespread recognition of the issues caused by the current calendar.
The PFA spokesperson stated, "We've always said that football's approach to its calendar must be player-led, based on a proper understanding of how players can physically cope with those demands, especially true for young players."
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