Thibaut Courtois backs Rodri’s idea that football players might go on strike over the busy schedule

Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid has said that players may have to go on strike because there are so many games.

Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has backed Rodri, the midfielder for Manchester City, after he recently voiced worries about the length of football’s schedule.

Rodri made it sound like players might go on strike by saying that the sheer number of games this season is pushing them to the edge.

Rodri told the press, “If it keeps going this way, there will come a time when we have no other choice.” He was talking about the heavy schedule that top players are under. This season, both Manchester City and Real Madrid are playing in UEFA’s redesigned Champions League. They are also both set to play in FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in 2024, which means that both teams could play more than 70 games.

During a conversation with famous Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos on Wednesday, Courtois said the same things. He said, “Rodri is right.” “There are many games.” Fans want the best, and we need to find a way to make that happen. There are too many games, and more people are getting hurt.

He said that players are under more stress because there are more tournaments like the Nations League and the Club World Cup. There is a balance that needs to be found because the best players won’t always be able to play, Courtois said. “People say we make a lot of money and can’t complain,”

Madrid beat Stuttgart 3-1 in their first game in the Champions League, but their play at home has been criticized because they are four points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Along with talk about having too many games, the media have also been speculating about Real Madrid’s forward line, with the rise of the so-called “BMV” group of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Jr., pushing Rodrygo out of the spotlight.

Courtois defended his partner by saying, “We know how important and good Rodrygo is in the locker room.” He doesn’t need to get mad, but if it makes him play better, let him.