So there's probably ABOUT 10 players that don't make the Prem matches to get sharpness nor do they get to play in the U23. ( I believe its only 2 over age players allowed)
No wonder it takes weeks/months to get up to speed. This is where the old style reserves with their own fixtures seemed a...
Ok. The full squad is 25 strong.
Only 11-14 play each game and aside from a few who get called up to the U23 where do the rest get and maintain match fitness?