DANGEROUS
Daily Mirror UK|October 01, 2024
Timber and Robertson add their voices to the growing list of stars who say schedule is putting players' health at risk
MIKE WALTERS and NEIL MOXLEY
DANGEROUS

ARSENAL defender Jurrien Timber has hit out at the "dangerous" demands players are facing as the number of games pile up.

And the Dutch international's stance was echoed by Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson, who insisted: "Players must be consulted - not people in offices."

Timber, who missed nearly all of last season with a knee injury, agrees with Manchester City star Rodri's warning that players are on the brink of industrial action over the risk of burn-out.

And while he is relishing Arsenal's home clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the swollen Champions League tonight, the £34million defender fully supports Rodri's comments about the effect the increased workload is having on elite players.

"I totally agree with them," said Timber. "I honestly think it's a dangerous thing.

This story is from the October 01, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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