England head coach Thomas Tuchel has beckoned on world football’s governing body, FIFA, to reschedule the June international break.
Tuchel made the urge due to the fact that players do not have an extended rest at the end of the season.
“It’s FIFA who can maybe align the calendar and find a gap where we put this window somewhere else to open the window for the better of the players.
“I am not so concerned about the amount of games the players play. I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks … That’s the problem.”
England captain Harry Kane also acknowledged concerns over player welfare but said the situation seemed manageable with support from clubs and coaches.
“There are arguments from the club’s point of view to generate more money. And there’s also a player welfare point where there’s only so much you can do without more injuries,” Kane said.
“I don’t think the players are listened to that much.
“I love playing football, so I’m never going to complain about playing football. If you manage it well, with your coaches and your clubs, there’s ways of getting more rest in certain moments”
