Thomas Tuchel has cautioned that because of a shorter summer schedule, Liverpool and Arsenal might be at an advantage in the Premier League title battle.
The England manager emphasized that Chelsea and Manchester City will need to negotiate a difficult Club World Cup run. That, he believes, can tip the scales next season.
Why Arsenal and Liverpool could benefit?
This year’s newly enlarged FIFA Club World Cup will be passed by Liverpool and Arsenal. Tuchel thinks that will freshen them and readies them better for the 2025/26 campaign.
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“It will give Liverpool and Arsenal a huge advantage,” revealed the gaffer. “They won’t have the Club World Cup fatigue to worry about.”
Should Chelsea and Man City reach the final, they may play up to seven games in only one month. This might cause a sluggish beginning or exhaustion late into the campaign.
How Club World Cup influences this?
The Club World Cup’s changed format creates a significant schedule block. The German tactician anticipates the consequences to persist past summer.
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He continued: “It will have a huge impact. We won’t know the full effect until next summer when the Premier League is over and England head to the World Cup.”
He agreed that though the competition would be a memorable event for the players, the timing might prove expensive.
How players’ fatigue are showing?
The 51-year-old revealed how some players, including Harry Kane, reacted to this summer’s recovery window.
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“Harry said after two weeks, it felt like a refreshment. Some players returned after just one week and said, ‘We were just getting into holiday mode,’” he concluded.
The ex-Chelsea boss also hinted he would handle England teams with rest in mind. As the Premier League becomes more difficult, Tuchel’s understanding could be invaluable for both nations and teams.
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