Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte slams post-FIFA World Cup schedule in England: I discover it loopy

Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has slammed the post-FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule in England by saying that he finds it loopy that the groups have matches lined up simply days after the event’s ultimate on 18th December. The Premier League is scheduled to restart on twenty sixth December.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 5, 2022 13:40 IST

Conte is not pleased with the schedule in England after the World Cup (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte has slammed the post-FIFA World Cup schedule in England, saying that he finds it loopy that League cup ties have been lined as much as happen just a few days after the event’s ultimate.

The World Cup is scheduled to start out in Qatar on twentieth November and can conclude on the 18th of December. However, the fourth spherical of the League Cup is scheduled to happen that week and the Premier League will resume on twenty sixth December.

Speaking forward of the Liverpool conflict, as quoted by Reuters, Conte slammed the schedule in England, saying that he’s involved in regards to the welfare of gamers.

“We knew about this situation, we knew it was crazy to put a World Cup during the league and the Champions League. This type of schedule is crazy,” Conte informed reporters.

“Honestly, it’s really strange in England that we start to play three days after the final of the World Cup. We’re the only country to do it. Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and others are taking time to give rest and breathe a bit.

“I discover it loopy that Dec. 21, after three days from the ultimate, we will play a recreation within the Carabao Cup. After three extra days it’s a must to play within the Premier League.”

Conte also criticized the football governing bodies had created a tough situation for the players with domestic leagues and UEFA trying to cram matches in before the World Cup.

“Many occasions I hear in regards to the welfare of the gamers, however it’s solely a well mannered method to present that you just’re actually within the welfare of the gamers, as a result of they’re not likely anxious in regards to the welfare of gamers if the schedule is that this,” he said.

“In each second you present that crucial factor is the present should go on after which please, I do not need to hear sooner or later about folks talking in regards to the welfare of the gamers as a result of this is not true.”

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Nov 5, 2022