Marc Cucurella Sounds Alarm on Player Burnout: “We’re Not Robots
Chelsea and Spain defender Marc Cucurella has expressed concerns about player burnout due to the overwhelming number of games.
In an interview with Cope, Cucurella stated:
“There are too many games. We’re not robots. We can see how many injuries… now Carvajal and Rodri, that’s bad.”
Cucurella’s comments come amid growing concerns about player welfare and the packed football calendar.
PLAYER BURNOUT: A GROWING CONCERN
The issue of player burnout has been exacerbated by:
- Congested fixture lists
- Increased tournament participation
- Limited recovery time
Cucurella’s concerns are echoed by many in the football community.
REACTION
- Share your thoughts: Do you think the football calendar needs reform?
- Should player welfare take precedence over revenue generation?
