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Ryan Dabbs

'I don't disagree with Pep Guardiola often, but the idea of him supporting a strike by one of his players isn’t something that I agree with at all': Premier League legend rubbishes Rodri player strike threat

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Rodri of Manchester City and Pep Guardiola manager of Manchester City as he goes off injured during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images).

Premier League players and managers have been lambasted by a former top-flight forward over the threat of strike action related to the amount of games and minutes they're expected to play in the modern game.

Prior to picking up a knee injury against Arsenal last weekend, Rodri suggested that players could strike over the increasing amount of games they're expected to compete in. This comes as there are two extra group games in the Champions League, while the Club World Cup has expanded to 32 sides and moved to a summer tournament.

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