“If you look at PSG, they [France’s Ligue de Football Professionel] delayed the previous four matches to [allow them to] be in conditions to compete in the league and Champions League. This is what we need to reflect about it.

“Sometimes it’s important to protect the clubs, to give them the chance to win more titles.

“In my opinion, to protect the teams who are playing in the Europa League and the Conference League especially, and even the Champions League, just one day after is very important to get results.”

Premier League fixtures are decided between the Premier League and its broadcast partners.

The Premier League initially establishes a fixture list, before broadcast partners such as Sky Sports and TNT Sports select matches for television.

Fixtures are subject to change based on a team’s progression in European competition.