According to a report by the Spanish newspaper Marca, before the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid, Leipzig player Orban released a statement expressing his dissatisfaction with the current scheduling arrangements. The Hungarian international joined Manchester City midfielder Rodri in warning that if the “crazy” scheduling issues faced by players are not resolved, players may consider striking.
Orban said, “Rodri is right: there are simply too many games. Today we start a new journey in the Champions League, hoping this journey will last as long as possible without adversely affecting our health. I love football, the Champions League, the Hungarian national team, and the Bundesliga. In short, I love my job and enjoy the great honor of turning my hobby into a profession. However, our work requires not only physical commitment but also has certain physiological limits. Even though my heart yearns for more football, my body cannot sustain it all. In my view, we have now reached a point where it may pose a threat to our health.”
“For top players who frequently represent their national teams, participate in international tournaments (including the upcoming Club World Cup), the number of games has reached its limit. There is hardly any time for the body to recover, let alone maintain mental health. Of course, when players constantly travel around to stay in top form, it is also a burden on them. These factors accumulate, not only affecting competitive performance but also lowering the quality of matches.”
“Therefore, I fully agree with Rodri’s view: there are indeed too many games, and players must be extra careful this season. After all, regardless of how much wealth one earns in this industry, the physical limits are real, and health should always come first.”
In addition to international matches (with added rounds of the Nations League) and the Champions League (with a few more games), the expansion of the Club World Cup has undoubtedly become the final straw. Many players, including Guardiola, Ancelotti, Rodri, Carvajal, Courtois, Orban, and Kounde, are calling for an immediate adjustment to the schedule to protect their health and improve the quality of matches.
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