Overview
- Manchester City midfielder Rodri told DAZN the match load could cut short his career, saying, "Either we take a break or I won't make it to 32."
- He said he was completely exhausted after Spain won Euro 2024 and he questioned how he could cope mentally in the years after.
- Reports note he criticized the calendar before a cruciate ligament tear in 2024 and, though back to full fitness, he has had knee and thigh niggles since.
- The coverage ties his concerns to overlapping club and national-team competitions that crowd the calendar and raise injury risk.
- Despite his warnings, outlets expect he will likely be a key part of Spain's squad for the upcoming World Cup.