Players’ union boss warns that Manchester United’s 4-game week ‘is not physically possible’
FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann has often spoken about the unacceptable burden on players. By Press Association Thursday 6 May 2021, 6:15 PM May 6th 2021, 6:15 PM 8,882 Views 11 Comments
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.
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MANCHESTER UNITED’S SCHEDULE of four matches in a week is “not physically possible” the boss of world players’ union FIFPRO has warned.
The rescheduling of the Red Devils’ Premier League match against Liverpool after fan protests at Old Trafford last Sunday means they will now play on May 6, 9, 11 and 13.
A FIFPRO report published on Thursday found top players in Europe are playing up to 80% of their minutes in the so-called ‘critical zone’ where they a
What has been said?
A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: Six police officer injuries have been reported so far with one officer receiving a fractured eye socket, requiring medical treatment, and another sustained a wound to his face, following bottles and cans being thrown from the crowd. A third officer was dragged and kicked. The officer who attended hospital has since been discharged. As the situation increased in hostility, additional officers had to be deployed and officers had to be drawn in from neighbouring forces to assist Greater Manchester officers. A 28-year old man has been arrested as a consequence of this investigation and all available evidence is being urgently reviewed to identify both the organisers of this protest and those responsible for the officer assaults.
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has disagreed with manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's comments following the Red Devils' Premier League clash
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