Arsenal full back Jurrien Timber has echoed concerns voiced by Man City star Rodri about a packed fixture calendar causing issues and the Manchester City star\u2019s strike warning, and described the current fixture congestion as \u201cdangerous\u201d.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old Netherlands international, who had himself spent nine months out last season with a knee injury, also revealed the increased number of matches is a \u201cbig topic\u201d in the Arsenal dressing room.<\/p>\n
The following Tuesday will see the Gunners back in action when they host Paris Saint-Germain\u00a0in the revamped Champions League group stage, which has increased from six matches to eight this season.<\/p>\n
Rodri had suggested earlier this month that players \u2013 before he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament which has ruled him out for the season \u2013 could be forced to strike, with Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker also expressing similar concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, I totally agree with them,\u201d said Timber ahead of Arsenal\u2019s fixture against PSG, which will be their sixth in 17 days.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a big topic at the moment in dressing rooms, not only at City and Liverpool, but also our dressing room.<\/p>\n
\u201cI honestly think it\u2019s a dangerous thing. Last week we played City, and they played again two days later, and that\u2019s too much. I understand why players are complaining.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a really good point. The players are speaking right now and let their voices be heard. It doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s getting any less (busy) at the moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re just trying to be there every game to give our best, but it gets hard when the games keep coming and coming. Especially in England without having a winter break, it\u2019s really hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cI didn\u2019t play last season, so I\u2019m just enjoying playing right now \u2013 you won\u2019t hear me complaining \u2013 but I totally understand what they\u2019re saying.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"