Wenger fumes over gruelling schedule

By Daily Sports on September 26, 2017

Arsene Wenger has criticised the gruelling schedule that forces Arsenal to play three games in the space of just seven days.

Wenger's side eased to a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday thanks to Alexandre Lacazette's brace at the Emirates Stadium in London.

But Wenger and his players had little time to reflect on that success before they board a flight to Belarus for Thursday's Europa League clash with Bate Borisov.

Once that draining trip is out of the way, Arsenal have been given only 48 hours to recover before they are due to host Brighton in another important Premier League fixture early on Sunday afternoon.

Wenger is frustrated by the way the Premier League fixture planners give in to the demands of television broadcasters without considering the effect it has on players.

Asked if he would field a weaker team against Borisov in Europe's second-tier tournament, Wenger said: "I have a decision to make. At the moment I would say the schedule for us is a bit cruel.

"We play Monday night, we play in Borisov on Thursday, and we play Sunday morning.

"We have to accept it, but I will go with a team of senior players and certainly a young bench.

"There's no need to talk to the Premier League because it is television who decides.

"For the team selection it has an impact." © AFP

•Photo shows Arsene Wenger.

Source Daily Sports

Posted September 26, 2017


 

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