The coaches also started talking. Hansi Flick speaks out in favor of reducing the number of matches

Recently, more and more footballers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the increasing number of matches per season. With changes to the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup formats, clubs could end up playing up to 80 games in a season, while players would get only about three weeks of rest in the summer.

Hansi Flick has also addressed this issue, supporting the players and stating that "FIFA must take care of the players."

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Details: The issue of more matches in European football is becoming increasingly critical. With two additional matches in the Champions League, international breaks for national teams, and the expanded Club World Cup, players' schedules are becoming oversaturated.

Earlier, Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti mentioned that some players are even willing to take a pay cut to reduce the number of matches.

Barcelona defender Jules Koundé openly suggested that a player strike could be an option if FIFA and UEFA ignore their concerns.

This prompted Barcelona’s head coach, Hansi Flick, to speak out, emphasizing that the number of matches needs to be reduced immediately.

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Quote: “FIFA must take care of the players. We all want to see players in top form, and that’s why I believe the number of games should be reduced,” Flick told Marca.

Reminder: Players from Manchester City have also expressed serious concerns about the increasing number of matches. The issue affects many top clubs across Europe, and if FIFA and UEFA don’t take the necessary steps, it could lead to unpredictable actions from the players.