This weekend marks the starting point for the remainder of Europe’s “Big Five” leagues, with La Liga and Serie A following suit after the Premier League, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 all beginning a week prior. It’s going to be an unusual season, with the World Cup now officially 100 days away after a bizarre late change to the schedule, smack in the middle and top of the mind.
“The players are very focused on the World Cup already, which is a good thing because they come in shape and take care of themselves.