Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has expressed concerns regarding the lack of consultation with players about fixture congestion, particularly with the Champions League's new format introducing an eight-game league phase. He highlighted that players’ opinions seem disregarded, stating, 'Maybe our opinion doesn’t matter, but everybody knows what we think about having more games. Everybody's tired of that.' Alisson emphasized the need for football's governing bodies to listen to players to ensure they can compete at high levels, especially as last season saw Liverpool play 58 matches and potentially 65 this season. He referenced past criticism from former manager Jurgen Klopp regarding fixture congestion and noted that players are feeling the strain. Alisson's comments were echoed by Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji, who humorously suggested he might retire early due to the demanding schedule. As Liverpool prepares to face AC Milan, Alisson's frustrations illustrate a growing concern within the sport about player welfare amidst increasing match demands.