A tipping point has seemingly been reached in world football's increasingly hectic schedule, as evidenced by the several high-profile injuries in recent weeks leading up to the latest FIFA window. In a cruel twist of fate, Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who cautioned the players about going on strike due to intense workloads in mid-September, was sidelined for the rest of the 2024-25 season following an ACL injury a week later. "I think we are close to that [striking]," Rodri said when asked if it is possible players will strike.
"If you ask any player, they will say the same. It's the general opinion of the players. "If it keeps going this way, there will be a moment where we have no other option, but let's see.
It's something that worries us because we are the ones who suffer," said the Spaniard. City went deep into most of the competitions they played last season, with a few of their players recording over 70 appearances. English midfielder Phil Foden was included in 77 matchday squads, making 72 appearances, while City's former Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez was included in 83 matchday squads, leading to 75 appearances, owing to the European Championships and Copa America duties, respectively.
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal was the latest key figure who suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Carvajal, who was named in 55 matchday squads, played in 49 matches last season for club and country. "It's impossible to be at full capacity with 72 plus games.
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