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Nuno Espirito Santo slams the current Premier League fixture schedule as top-flight sides prepare for a busy winter run of games... but the Wolves boss claims an increase to five substitutions is NOT the answer to protect players

Nuno Espirito Santo says the current fixture schedule is a 'big problem' - but continues to maintain that the prospective introduction of five substitutes is not the way to address the issue.

The Wolves boss has barely started preparing his side for Monday's Premier League clash with Southampton following his players' respective returns from international duty and associated coronavirus protocols.

But despite the unceasing schedule taking its toll, and this week's news that the EFL is to increase the quota of substitutes, Nuno is refusing to budge in his belief that the top flight should not follow suit.