Pep Guardiola and other managers at top clubs have no right to complain about the packed schedule, according to It's All Kicking Off co-host Ian Ladyman.
After watching his Manchester City side edge past Chelsea 1-0 in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, Guardiola launched an astonishing rant during an interview with the BBC, claiming the broadcaster had put his players' welfare at risk by making them play just three days after their Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.
The Spaniard was furious with the quick turnaround, and even threatened to refuse 'extra' requests from broadcasters unless things changed after his team delivered a tired performance at the national stadium.