Rodri warns players ‘close’ to going on strike over increase in fixtures
England and Scotland set to battle at Twickenham today for Calcutta Cup
MANCHESTER CITY midfielder Rodri today raised the prospect of a players strike over increasing fixture congestion.
City face a busy season ahead as they compete in the new-look Champions League and an expanded Club World Cup next summer.
Euro 2024 winner Rodri, one of the leading contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, agrees the issue is a major concern.
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