💨 Abstract

The article discusses concerns around player wellbeing and workload in football, as Manchester City's Rodri faces a long injury layoff amid increasing games per season due to expanded formats in competitions like the Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup. Former players and managers, including Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher, have joined the chorus calling for change, stating that players are treated like cattle and are losing their joy for the game due to fatigue.

Courtesy: theprint.in