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Premier League clubs 'scoff' at Harry Kane after Bayern Munich striker calls for winter break in English top flight

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<p>Kane, currently in his second season at Bayern Munich, has called for the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-sends-out-warning-to-england-squad-explains-why-players-must-be-careful-ahead-start-thomas-tuchel-era/bltb57fcd7bb2567f58" target="_blank">Premier League to reinstate its winter break</a>, which has been removed from the calendar. In contrast, the Bundesliga will see a pause in action from December 23 to January 10, which the striker believes is critical for players' physical and mental well-being.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>“It would be great for them [the Premier League] to have the winter break,” Kane said. “We had it for about two years in the Prem, and I think it went down really well with the players.</p><p>“There’s been a lot of talk about the schedules — and they are difficult — and in my first real experience of a longer winter break, last year, I felt it really helped me recover in a really tough period.</p>

WHAT KANE SAID

<p>Despite Kane’s strong case for reinstating the winter break, Premier League representatives reportedly dismissed his comments as contradictory. According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14109507/Why-Premier-League-scouts-targeting-players-Arsenal-bumper-pay-rise-Wayne-Rooney-Beckham-documentary-Coleen.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, some club officials highlighted that Kane had previously criticized players for withdrawing from England duties but now spoke of the benefits of his own extended break in Germany. They also noted that Bundesliga clubs face fewer league matches due to the lesser number of teams in the competition and have less hectic schedules, making it easier to accommodate a winter break. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Kane’s plea reignites broader discussions about player welfare, the demands of English football, and the need for systemic adjustments to manage player workloads. While his Bundesliga experience showcases the potential benefits of a winter break, the Premier League’s clubs and stakeholders remain divided on how to balance tradition, revenue, and player well-being. </p><p>Nonetheless, Kane has been in sensational form, netting 17 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions this season for Bayern. He will be back in action to face Augsburg in the Bundesliga this weekend, aiming to continue his prolific scoring streak.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR KANE?

Premier League clubs 'scoff' at Harry Kane after Bayern Munich striker calls for winter break in English top flight | Goal.com India

Harry Kane has been reportedly &quot;scoffed&quot; at by Premier League clubs for his calls for a winter break in the English top flight.

Premier League clubs &apos;scoff&apos; at Harry Kane after Bayern Munich striker calls for winter break in English top flight