#fixture-congestion

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#squad-rotation
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago
FC Barcelona

Hansi Flick planning major rotation for Osasuna clash as they face three games in nine days | Barca Universal

Barcelona will rotate heavily against Osasuna to manage player workloads across three matches in nine days, with midfield and defensive changes and possible Rashford start.
fromSempreMilan
4 days ago
AC Milan

GdS: 1,440 minutes less - why Milan's lighter schedule could be a big advantage

Playing fewer matches gives Milan a physical, mental, and tactical advantage in the title race due to reduced fatigue, injury risk, and forced rotation.
fromBarca Universal
3 hours ago
FC Barcelona

Hansi Flick planning major rotation for Osasuna clash as they face three games in nine days | Barca Universal

fromSoccer News
21 hours ago

Conte: Fatigued Napoli paid a price during Benfica defeat - Soccer News

We wanted to be aggressive, but made a mistake with the press, allowed a dangerous attack, and it scared us. So, we were too stretched out in the first half, weren't aggressive enough in the press. Having said all that, it's understandable. We knew the difficulties of this match, and when they start to pile up with six in a row every three days, you will inevitably pay a price.
Soccer (FIFA)
#barcelona
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Were not tired, we love games - Leverkusen boss Hjulmand brushes off fatigue - Soccer News

Bayer Leverkusen will not use fixture congestion as an excuse and intend to give their all away at Augsburg while prioritizing points before year-end.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Who has the most and least gruelling December fixture list?

Arsenal faces a rapid Wednesday-to-Saturday turnaround with no entitlement to a Sunday kick-off unless the team was away in Europe on Wednesday.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list?

Wilfried Nancy has finally arrived at Celtic, with promises of "exciting, attacking, winning football". But before principles come priorities. Martin O'Neill leaves having closed the eight-point deficit with Heart of Heart of Midlothian, so the Frenchman can begin his Celtic Park tenure by taking his new side to the top of the Scottish Premiership with victory over the faltering early leaders on Sunday.
Soccer (FIFA)
#arsenal
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Alonso refusing to let Madrid dwell on Athletic win with demanding schedule ahead - Soccer News

Real Madrid must immediately shift focus to upcoming matches after a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao due to a demanding schedule.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Captain Fernandes and take punt on Isak - FPL team of the week

A midweek round of games heading into the Christmas period brings issues for FPL managers. Injuries to key players - such as Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr - rotation and a lack of information from managers, with many news conferences taking place after Tuesday's 18:00 GMT deadline. The solution? Trust players with high expected minutes while trying your best to avoid taking points hits. Might be easier said than done.
Soccer (FIFA)
#crystal-palace
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Manchester United

You should invest and not save - Palace boss Glasner rues quiet transfer window - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Manchester United

You should invest and not save - Palace boss Glasner rues quiet transfer window - Soccer News

#bayern-munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

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fromBavarian Football Works
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Bavarian Podcast Works - Weekend Warm-up Show Season 5, Episode 12: Are you ready for Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker? We are!; The latest on Harry Kane, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka; and MORE!

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I don't even have five defenders': Slot rules out tactical shift to halt Liverpool's slide

I don't know what is in your head but if, for example, you want another system with five defenders that could be an issue. I don't even have five defenders. The system we are playing now suits the players best. They have played this system probably throughout their whole career and there is hardly any training time for us. So it is almost impossible to change our complete idea about football if we play every two days.
Soccer (FIFA)
#newcastle-united
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

PSG v Le Havre: Line-ups, stats and preview

I'm happy to have this team, but I'm a little concerned about the noises I hear around the team and the individual prizes given to players, because football is a team sport. You have to be ready to work as a team, prizes don't interest me. It's different because there's a lot of recognition [this season]. I don't want to talk about the past, but about the future. Fewer prizes and more concentration, that's what we want.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Governing bodies must listen over ACL injuries'

Congested fixture schedules and insufficient recovery are increasing ACL injury risk in women's football and governing bodies must listen and adjust scheduling.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Overhauls on hold as fixture squeeze sees has Liverpool and City playing it safe | Jonathan Wilson

Modern managers face chronic time shortages that hinder implementing new playing styles, making squad depth, training limitations, and set-piece focus decisive.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Edge' between Wrexham and Charlton - Parkinson

It's going to be a really good game. I think it's going to be competitive and there's an edge between both teams after our competition last year. They're very much similar to how they played last year, a similar shape and they've made a few improvements and some shrewd signings. They've done really well. We know Charlton are going to be very competitive in terms of the way they play, similar to the Portsmouth game in many respects, but we're prepared for that.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Chelsea v Wolves: Line-ups, stats and preview

Chelsea will find the Wolves match more difficult because Wolves lack a full-time manager and Chelsea face travel fatigue and fixture congestion.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

France boss Didier Deschamps discusses Jules Kounde's form at Barcelona

Heavy match load, complicated preseason, and club form have reduced his performance and increased injury risk, though confidence remains in his qualities and work ethic.
#manchester-united
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago
Manchester United

"I think the big reason..." - Amorim explains one big difference between Man United this season and last season

Manchester United's improved fitness and performances stem largely from extra rest between games due to no European midweek fixtures.
fromSoccer News
3 months ago
Manchester United

Amorim: Man Utd will be better off without European football - Soccer News

Missing out on European football could benefit Manchester United by reducing fixture congestion, allowing more rest and extra training to develop the team.
#carabao-cup
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Arsenal and Crystal Palace's Carabao Cup tie moved to 23 December

Expanded European schedules forced Arsenal v Crystal Palace Carabao Cup quarter-final onto 23 December, creating fixture congestion and harming the EFL Cup's reputation.
#ac-milan
#liverpool
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Tottenham vs Chelsea: 'Few quid' part of fixtures headache, Frank says before 'special' Premier League match

Football scheduling driven by money and broadcast demand needs review to reduce player overload, while Spurs must start fast against Chelsea.
#player-welfare
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

'Go to bed earlier' - Allegri keen for change after Milan contribute 15 internationals

Intensified football calendar is causing player fatigue and injuries, prompting proposals to reschedule match times to increase players' rest.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Is the Club World Cup to blame for Chelsea, PSG injury crisis?

Top European clubs extending seasons into summer faced a surge of early-season injuries linked to prolonged competitive play in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen? | Jacob Steinberg

Expanded club fixtures and compressed calendars are causing player fatigue and injuries, risking availability of top performers for major tournaments.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

QPR to rotate again at Bristol City - Stephan

Queens Park Rangers will rotate the squad extensively to manage heavy fixtures while targeting a sixth consecutive unbeaten result at Bristol City.
#inter-miami
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Simeone: Atletico effort in Madrid derby will depend on sacrifice - Soccer News

Diego Simeone prioritizes Atletico Madrid's readiness and players' recovery amid a congested four-games-in-nine-days schedule rather than dwelling on derby history.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

I must care for players like a parent - Guardiola

Manchester City must protect and manage players like parents amid injuries and a congested schedule to rebuild team spirit and restore performance.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Fixture schedule unfair to Man City - Silva

Fixture congestion left Manchester City short of rest before the Arsenal match, causing fatigue that affected performance and contributed to a late 1-1 draw.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Results will reduce 'noise' - Aberdeen boss

Aberdeen remain without a win or goal after four Premiership games, facing fan discontent while emphasizing focus and recovery during a congested fixture run.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Football Daily | The Champions League returns! Only 144 games until the knockout stage

UEFA's 36-team Swiss-style Bigger Cup expands matches to 144, creating fixture congestion, repetitive marquee matchups, diluted league-phase jeopardy, and greater strain on players.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Does European football come at a Premier League cost?

A record-breaking nine English sides will play European football in 2025-26 - Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham in the Champions League; Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in the Europa League; and Crystal Palace in the Conference League. But will those clubs who are not in Europe be able to capitalise on having a less hectic fixture schedule and more rest between matches? When Leicester City shocked the footballing world to win the Premier League in 2015-16, they only played 43 games in all competitions, with no European distractions.
Soccer (FIFA)
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

England v South Africa: third men's one-day international live

England face fixture-congestion challenges balancing Test and ODI squads while South Africa build momentum with consecutive ODI series wins toward the 2027 home World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
3 months ago

Seattle Sounders v Sporting Kansas City: Changes coming after Leagues Cup heroics, concedes Schmetze - Soccer News

Seattle face fixture congestion and mental fatigue after Leagues Cup progress, forcing squad rotation before upcoming MLS and Leagues Cup matches.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Club World Cup is football's 'worst idea ever' - Klopp

Jurgen Klopp criticizes the Club World Cup as harmful to player welfare due to increased fixture congestion.
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