Rodri: Players close to strike over too many games

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are “close” to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.

The Spain midfielder played 64 games for club and country last season in a campaign that didn’t finish until the Euro 2024 final on July 14.

He’s facing even more games this season with City taking part in the expanded Champions League and the revamped Club World Cup, which begins in June.

Asked whether the hectic schedule could lead to players going on strike, Rodri said: “I think we’re close to that. It’s the general opinion of the players, and if it keeps this way, we’ll have no other option. I really think it’s something that worries us. We are the guys who suffer.”