Footballers across the Premier League and EFL are furious after being warned they face playing up to three matches in five days once the game returns.
Such a congested fixture list may be needed if the leagues are to meet their target of finishing by June 30 to avoid contractual and legal complications.
Players have also been informed that it is almost inevitable the season will restart behind closed doors.
Players face a gruelling schedule of fixtures once English football gets back underway
Clubs from the Premier League down to League Two have as many as 10 League games to play and with football not due to restart until mid-May at the earliest, players face a gruelling schedule when competition recommences.