Courtois: “So many games are not necessary, in the NBA they rest for 4 months”

His statements Rhodri they started a domino process that is still going on.

The Spaniard had said that the footballers should go on strike to reduce the number of matches they play each year, as their numbers have reached too high a level. His statement was supported by Pierre Coudet, stating that their physical integrity is at risk with the strain they have year after year.

The legend of the sport seems to have a different opinion, Luis Figostating that if the games are reduced then there should also be cuts in the footballers’ contracts.

The last to enter the “dance” was Thibaut Courtoiswho characteristically stated that it is not possible for athletes to perform to such high standards, with so many matches. In addition he made the comparison with the NBA mentioning that there are too many matches there, but they have the possibility in the summer for the athletes to rest for four months, in contrast to football where there are national championships.

What Thibaut Courtois said in detail:

“It’s difficult. I don’t think there needs to be so many games. Soccer players playing in Copa America and EURO have just three weeks to rest.

I also don’t think there is any need to cut the contract, as the teams’ income is already high. And in the NBA they play a lot of games, but there they have the opportunity to rest for four months compared to us who have much less. The strain is enormous.”