I'm not sure this extra week is that big of a deal at all. Professional soccer players are capable of playing 90 minute matches every 3/4 days in peak season and I've seen people claim that GAA players at the top level are just as fit. So these players are well capable of fully recovering physically in the space of 7 days.
What about the advantage of getting into a rhythm of playing top level games week on week. I certainly don't think its anywhere near as big of a deal as many people make out.
What about the advantage of getting into a rhythm of playing top level games week on week. I certainly don't think its anywhere near as big of a deal as many people make out.