Mourinho raises concern over three-week international break
José Mourinho, currently in charge of Fenerbahçe, has publicly expressed worry that a three-week international window will disrupt the rhythm and momentum of club football. The extended break, driven by the international match calendar, forces domestic sides to pause competitive action for nearly a month, raising questions about player fitness, tactical continuity, and the return from injury. Such complaints from high-profile coaches have become increasingly common as the international schedule grows more congested.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukWhen a figure like José Mourinho publicly questions the international calendar, it amplifies a debate that has simmered between club managers and governing bodies for years. A three-week pause does not just freeze league tables — it interrupts training cycles, scatters squads across the globe, and often returns players to their clubs with varying levels of fatigue or minor knocks. For Fenerbahçe and the Turkish Süper Lig, the concern is practical: staying sharp during a long layoff and reintegrating internationals without losing ground in the title race.
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