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PFA chief: Foden victim of brutal Euro schedule, urges break

5/27/2026

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Maheta Molango, PFA chief, said Phil Foden became a victim of schedule after Thomas Tuchel, England manager, omitted him and left out Cole Palmer.
Molango warned the tournament could become a “survival of the fittest” competition and urged a summer break.
He added that despite Declan Rice’s 36 games and Virgil van Dijk’s 38 games, they risk injury or form loss yet will play for England at the World Cup.

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Maheta Molango, PFA chief, said Phil Foden became a victim of schedule after Thomas Tuchel, England manager, omitted him and left out Cole Palmer.
Molango warned the tournament could become a “survival of the fittest” competition and urged a summer break.
He added that despite Declan Rice’s 36 games and Virgil van Dijk’s 38 games, they risk injury or form loss yet will play for England at the World Cup.