Writer: The intensive schedule is not good for young players, as their muscles are not fully developed and they are more prone to injuries

Sports columnist Alexis Racionero wrote in Mundo Deportivo that the current intensive schedule is very unfavorable for young players.

In a season with the European Cup and almost no time for pre-season preparation, we are surprised by the frequent injuries. The "golden goose" of football wants to maximize its commercial interests, but forgets that the players are flesh-and-blood athletes, not virtual characters operated in video games.

Although physical training is now stronger and more professional than before, it cannot support so many games. The most affected are often young players such as Fermin, Gavi, Pedri and Bernal, whose muscles have not yet fully developed and it is difficult to compete with opponents.

From Ronaldo, Seedorf, Davis to Toure, football has gradually created a "gladiator" level lineup. This is the case with Manchester City, Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain today.

In order to reduce injuries, referees need to protect creative players rather than destroyers, and clubs and leagues also need to reach an agreement to reduce the arrangement of this crazy schedule. I know it sounds like a utopia, but if things continue like this, injuries like Fermin's will become the norm.