Palace fixture pile-up 'irresponsible' - Glasner
Summary
Manager Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace is concerned about the team's tight schedule in December, which may require them to play multiple games within a few days. The team's fixture list includes matches against Manchester City, KuPS, and Leeds United, with a potential EFL Cup game against Arsenal adding to the congestion. The situation highlights the logistical challenges posed by current football scheduling.Key Facts
- Crystal Palace may have to play three games in five days if no changes are made to their schedule.
- They face Manchester City, KuPS, and potentially Arsenal, followed by Leeds United.
- The congested schedule is partly due to the expanded European football calendar.
- UEFA now uses 10 midweeks for various European competitions instead of six.
- The EFL Cup quarter-finals are affected by conflicts with other competitions.
- Player welfare is a major concern due to limited rest periods between matches.
- Previous examples of tight schedules included Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
- Discussions are ongoing to possibly adjust the match dates to be more manageable.
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