Gareth Bale vocally expressed what many have been feeling over the past fortnight as the UEFA Nations League extends a long season beyond its expiry date.
"Someone mentioned on the table at lunch that Kevin De Bruyne could play 79 games next season and have a three-week break," said Bale before Wales' latest international.
"It is too much. Things obviously need to change. I think every player will tell you there are way too many games - it is impossible to play at a high level for that amount of games, and there will be consequences in the long term.
