It seems that Rodri was right. He called for a reduction in the number of matches because footballers are under more strain than ever before in the history of the game. They are almost forced to step onto the field every three days, and sooner or later, that takes a toll on their bodies. Due to the demanding schedule, they are breaking down and even risking their careers.Carvajal’s injury hastens Trent’s departure from Anfield?The latest player to suffer due to the frequency of matches is Duván Zapata. The Colombian scored a goal during Torino’s away match against Inter in the seventh round of Serie A, but later had to be carried off the field on a stretcher, with detailed examinations confirming that he had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This means surgery, rehabilitation lasting seven to nine months, and consequently, the end of the season. The trouble for this summer’s newcomer from Atalanta is that he also damaged his meniscus, which further complicates the situation. Mr.Invincible, your services will be sorely missedZapata is the fifth footballer to tear his ACL in just two weeks. Right after expressing his concerns, Rodri from Manchester City had to undergo surgery, and the same fate befell Real Madrid’s right-back Dani Carvajal, Juventus defender Bremer, and Barcelona’s Marc Bernal. For all of them, the season is effectively over right at the start. We should also mention that Marc-André ter Stegen’s season is over as well, though the Barcelona goalkeeper is dealing with a different issue (Achilles tendon). All of this points to the conclusion that something in the calendar needs to change. Otherwise, there will be more news like this, unfortunately.##NAJAVA_MECA_8389009##
