a winter World Cup is an appalling decision
Winter World Cup is appalling decision. Players are at their most vulnerable right now. They are expected to go full throttle in the final weeks before joining their national team. The World cup is held in mid-season. Footballers are already playing more minutes than ever. The pace and physicality of the game is greater than it was when the World Cups were awarded 12 years ago. There are many domestic fixtures in next two weeks. Harry Kane and Virgil van Dijk will play against each other. If they fail to meet their usual standards, they will be accused of 'saving themselves' for England or Holland. Van Diktio missed the last European Championship because of serious injury.
