Josko Gvardiol believes soccer bosses ‘are usually not going to alter’ the congested fixture calendar regardless of participant welfare warnings from Man Metropolis team-mates

Manchester Metropolis defender Josko Gvardiol claimed that he can’t see any discount in fixtures per season after his teammate Rodri stated that gamers are near hanging in protest at a rise within the variety of video games.

‘No matter I say, they aren’t going to alter something,’ stated Gvardiol. ‘I might be comfortable if we will get extra days off (to recuperate) however it’s what it’s,’ he added.

Rodri, 28, made his first Metropolis begin of the season on Wednesday evening towards Inter Milan as Metropolis have been held to a goalless draw of their first recreation within the new Champions League format.

Each the brand new Champions League and Membership World Cup codecs implies that Metropolis will play at the least 4 further matches in comparison with final season’s assured fixtures – throughout the previous two full seasons, Metropolis performed 120 occasions throughout all competitions.

However Gvardiol, 22, insisted he likes the expanded group stage and that it isn’t a subject of dialog between his Metropolis teammates.

Final weekend, his teammate Manuel Akanji, 29, joked he would ‘retire at 30’ as a result of the truth that ‘there’s no finish’ to the overload of video games.

‘Probably not (speaking about it). We’re concentrating on our season. It’s an extended season,’ stated Gvardiol. ‘I’m a really massive fan of the brand new format. 

‘That’s why we play soccer. I’d be happier with extra days off however I’m nonetheless younger and recent so for the older teammates who in all probability want a relaxation.

‘I’m not one to resolve and alter something,’ the Croatian added.

Pep Guardiola’s facet welcome Arsenal on Sunday, earlier than taking over Watford within the EFL Cup simply two days later on the Etihad Stadium.