England's Palmer a 'victim' of 'sick' schedule, says PFA chief
Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
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"Cole Palmer is the 'victim' of a 'sick' system that is expecting too much of players."
— Maheta Molango , Executive
"When England see five players who need to withdraw when the single most proud moment a player has is to be called up for the national team, you just ask yourself, what's wrong about the industry?"
— Maheta Molango , Executive
"They [England players] love to play for England. They love to play for their national team. But unfortunately your body puts a limit to it. You cannot cheat biology."
— Maheta Molango , Executive
"Is that really the football that we want?"
— Maheta Molango , Executive
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Cole Palmer is the "victim" of a "sick" system that is expecting too much of players, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Maheta Molango.
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