Breaking News: Maresca and Guardiola Back Players Over Schedule, WSL and More: Football News – as it Happened
Updated: 14:00 BST, 15 October 2022
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes that the Premier League needs to rethink its fixture congestion issue, following the concerns raised by players and coaches. (Source: Goal.com)
Latest updates:
- 12:30 BST: Tottenham Hotspur’s coach Antonio Conte has expressed frustration over the Premier League schedule, stating that it is "impossible" to manage the workload of the players. (Source: BBC Sport)
- 11:45 BST: Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola has backed his players over their concerns about fixture congestion, saying that "the players are not robots" and need more recovery time. (Source: The Guardian)
- 11:15 BST: Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has become the latest manager to raise concerns about the fixture list, stating that "there are too many games, too many injuries" for his players. (Source: ESPN)
Other top stories:
- WSL: Birmingham City Women have been given a two-week ban by the FA after failing to pay their players on time. (Source: The Telegraph)
- La Liga: Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been accused of making "alarming" comments about the club’s financial situation, sparking concerns about the team’s future. (Source: Marca)
What’s happening elsewhere:
- Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they will wear special one-off kits during their upcoming match against Champions League opponents Eintracht Frankfurt. (Source: Sky Sports)
- Arsenal have denied reports that they are preparing to make a bid for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. (Source: The Athletic)
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