Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber says the current fixture schedule is “dangerous” and agrees with Manchester City’s star Rodri, who said players are close to going on strike due to the work overload.Timber missed the majority of last season with an ACL injury, the same injury Rodri suffered last week after colliding with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey.The 23-year-old Dutch international added: “It’s a big topic at the moment in dressing rooms, not only at City and Liverpool but also our dressing room.”I didn’t play last season, so I’m just enjoying playing right now – you won’t hear me complaining – but I totally understand what they’re saying.”Gunners reloading their strongest weapon for the clash against high-flying PSGLast week, it was announced that Rodri would miss the rest of the season after rupturing his ACL.Asked on Monday if players are more at risk of a serious injury as a result of the schedule, Timber said: “Definitely. I honestly think it’s a dangerous thing. Last week, we played City and I think they played again two days later – that’s too much.”Mr.Invincible, your services will be sorely missedCity manager Pep Guardiola said any change to the calendar must be player-led, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the players “voices need to be heard”.”It’s a really good point,” Timber added. “The players are speaking right now and let their voices be heard.””It doesn’t look like it’s getting any less [busy] at the moment.”We’re just trying to be there every game to give our best, but it gets hard when the games keep coming and coming. Especially in England without having a winter break, it’s really hard.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8369728##
