A FIFPRO report has found that top-level footballers are under increasing “mental stress” due to fixture workload, with Erling Haaland’s “machine-like” start to the season with Manchester City proving the need for a prolonged period of rest.
Mainz 05’s Lee Jae-sung scored either side of the break as the hosts stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to snap their unbeaten league run this season.
