´We are not robots´ – Son criticises increasing number of fixtures

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has voiced his concerns about the increased workload on players, saying his fellow professionals are not robots .

Son has become the latest player, after Manchester City pair Manuel Akanji and Rodri and Liverpool s Allison, to urge decision-makers to implement changes.

Rodri, who suffered a knee ligament injury in City s draw with Arsenal last weekend, even suggested that players could resort to striking against the hectic schedule.

Last season, only Guglielmo Vicario (38), Dejan Kulusevski and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (both 36) played more games for Spurs in the Premier League than Son (35 level with Pedro Porro).

Furthermore, since 2009-2010, only Hugo Lloris (361) and Harry Kane (317) have made more appearances for Spurs…