“Because of Players’ Injury Concerns, Eventually Money”

Manchester United manager Erik ten-Hach expressed strong concern that the players were given an excessive game schedule.

According to the British media Sky Sports, Coach Ten Hach did not hide his concern about the excessive schedule of games, referring to the UEFA Europa League, which will be held in a new format from 2024-2025 season. UEFA changed the format of the European club competition by abolishing the existing group stage and introducing the league phase method. The first to eighth teams in each league will advance to the final tournament, and the ninth to 24th teams will play in the playoffs.

“We need to adapt based on experience. Every game and goal is important. If the top eight teams pass the preliminary round in January, they can continue playing after February. Once they are in the top 24 teams, they will always have a chance to win this championship,” Ten Hag said.

“There are too many games. The best players are forced to work too hard, which is bad for soccer. It can be good commercially, but there are limitations. As there are more games, players will not be able to avoid getting injured due to the heavy burden,” he said, pointing out that there are significant problems with the schedule.메이저사이트

In addition, he said, “It’s a matter of clubs, players, coaches, and people in the world of football to try to find the right balance. After all, it’s a matter of money. We need profits because we’re professionals, but balancing is important.” He also called it overly commercial.

Meanwhile, Manchester United will face Dutch club Tventor in the first round of the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League at Old Trafford at 4 a.m. on the 25th (Korea time).