Famous former striker, ex-player of "Barcelona" and the Bulgarian national team Hristo Stoichkov expressed his views on the dissatisfaction of modern football players with the match schedule. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
In recent years, players and coaches have repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the congested match schedule. According to Stoichkov, during his career, only two substitutions were allowed in a match.
Currently, five substitutions are allowed, which constitutes half of the team. Additionally, there is an opportunity for one more substitution in extra time.
Nevertheless, current players continue to complain about the schedule, which seems unfair to Stoichkov. Recently, a matter that has sparked significant debates in the football world is the adoption of the new Club World Cup format.
This tournament started on June 14 and will conclude on July 13. This new format has generated various reactions among many football fans and experts.
According to Stoichkov, the long duration of the tournament and the proximity of many matches can negatively affect the physical condition of the players. Therefore, the criticisms of the schedule by players and coaches are valid and worthy of attention, but their constant complaints should also be considered thoughtfully.
Such reflections are important for organizing quality and fair competitions in the football world.
