Premier League to scrap some festive fixtures to avoid player burnout after winter World Cup in Qatar - reports

Premier League fixtures between Boxing Day and New Year have been dropped to counter concerns of player “burnout” after the World Cup in Qatar, according to a report. The FIFA World Cup takes precedence throughout November and December, and festive Premier League matches that usually take place on December 28 will be rescheduled, but fixtures on Boxing Day, New Years Day and January 2 are set to remain.

Ad/> Domestic football returns on Boxing Day, eight days after the World Cup final in Doha, and the decision to reschedule the round of fixtures that usually take place on December 28 is to ease the toll on players. TransfersInter open talks with Boehly as Lukaku exit nears — report3 HOURS AGO The English Football League has also taken steps to protect its players, and will only have three rounds of matches during its normally-packed Christmas period — December 26, 29, and January 1.

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