The Blues boss believes his players are already stretched and admits the busy schedule is even more tiring as a manager
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard is against the idea of increasing the number of Champions League group matches as he fears it could lead to player burnout.
European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli has proposed a restructuring of the competition's format to prevent it becoming predictable.
Plans to include as many as 96 teams and bring in a promotion and relegation system were shelved last month, but discussions are still ongoing as to how to revamp the Champions League from 2024-25 onward.