New data has revealed that clubs are not playing more games than in previous seasons, despite increasing complaints from managers about the congested fixture schedule.
Premier League managers - including high-profile figures like Pep Guardiola and former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp - have increasingly voiced their concerns over the congested football schedule and its impact on player welfare.
Klopp, known for his candid opinions, was particularly vocal about the toll that 'relentless fixtures' were taking on his players in the 2023-2024 campaign, emphasising the heightened risk of injuries and the overall strain on athletes.