Tuchel: Club World Cup Puts City, Chelsea at Disadvantage

England manager Thomas Tuchel has warned that Liverpool and Arsenal will have a significant advantage in next season’s Premier League title race, as Manchester City and Chelsea face the demands of the expanded Club World Cup in the United States from June 14 to July 13. The tournament is expected to leave City and Chelsea players with minimal time for rest or pre-season training before the domestic campaign resumes, potentially leading to fatigue and impacting their performance. Tuchel expressed 'mixed feelings,' recognizing the unique experience for players but voicing concern over the relentless football calendar. He stated that all his England players, including those set to participate in the Club World Cup, are eager to play and have not requested rest. Tuchel noted that the full impact of the Club World Cup on the Premier League will only be clear in hindsight. The Premier League has announced it will not adjust its fixture schedule to accommodate the affected clubs.