Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has come out to blast the upcoming international break. He recently revealed that the schedule the break will come with is really dangerous for footballers and football clubs.
According to him, even if there is little Arsenal or other clubs can do apart from hope their players come back fit, the situation is very unacceptable.
He added that that Saka playing for England will also be a big risk for the youngster that can be avoided.
His words, “I think it’s a bit too much in a normal year, so this year I think it becomes something really dangerous with the amount of minutes these boys have played in such a short time with no preparation.”
“I don’t think it’s right but we’re not going to change it. The decisions have been made and the games are going to be played, so it’s just about how we protect our players in the best possible way.”
“I always want to trust [the international federations].”
“We will communicate with them and tell them the state of our players and try to maintain an open discussion to try to manage the load the best possible way and don’t change too much the things they are used to doing.”
On Saka playing for England, “I don’t know,”
“We have two games to play before then and if he participates in them then there is always a risk.
“So ask me that question after West Ham.”
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