Virgil van Dijk Criticizes FIFA Over Dense Fixtures and Injuries
Netherlands national team captain Virgil van Dijk criticized FIFA over the increasing match schedule and injuries, stating that players are paying the price.
Netherlands national team captain Virgil van Dijk reacted to FIFA due to the dense match schedule and frequent injuries in football. Stating that the player workload is too heavy, the experienced captain expressed that the calendar needs to be reviewed.
Severe Criticism of the Dense Fixture
Netherlands national team captain Virgil van Dijk voiced his reaction against FIFA due to international breaks given to domestic leagues and the congested calendar.
The Price Paid by Players
The experienced football player emphasized that the increasing number of matches and fixtures played in a short time create a massive workload on the players.
Example of Brobbey's Injury
Van Dijk stated that the injury suffered by Brobbey, who had caught a great form, shows how bizarre and harmful this dense fixture is.