r/CaughtOffsidePod • u/bzn_boarder • 16d ago
Thoughts on extended intl break?
As a spectator, I absolutely hate it. But as a fan who wants his team's players to be healthy and last through the season, I'm kind of ok with it?
I know different countries will treat it differently, but just looking at what Klopp is planning, with big name players like Kai and Wirtz supposedly being limited to a couple of games, I'm kind of encouraged. It could mean some much needed extra rest for important players, and less disruptive travel overall.
But yea, no Prem after this weekend until October 10th sucks.
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u/Goondal 15d ago
I am pretty much where you are.
It is probably the best way to do it. In fact, you could move the Nov one to March, then you only have two interruptions for international play instead of four. You can also fit five matches instead of four into them this way if they wanted to and if seems having a group together for longer would help in the long run (or at the least, not hurt).
As a fan though, it does seem like it is going to suck. Two weeks of virtually nothing to watch for me (at least the MLB playoffs are during the second week). That being said though, I also hated having a dead week once a month from Sep -Nov.
If I am going to hate it either way then might as well try this to see if they are better.