Tottenham Hotspur have an unprecedented level of fixture congestion in the opening three weeks of the season, with Sky Sports reporting a potential nine games in 21 days.
Not only this, but the calendar involves plenty of travelling for the Lilywhites, with two flights away from home in Europe if they are to progress in the Europa League.
This number of games in a short space of time is a sure-fire way to burn players out before they even get started, not to mention forcing injuries to the likes of Harry Kane.
I believe that Jose Mourinho should name an A-team and B-team for the first few weeks of the season, with the former taking on Premier League fixtures and the latter playing in the League Cup and Europa League qualifiers.
I believe that the teams should be as follows – Although some players may overlap:
A-Team –
Hugo Lloris
Matt Doherty
Toby Alderweireld
Eric Dier
Ben Davies
Cameron Carter-Vickers
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Harry Winks
Giovani Lo Celso
Moussa Sissoko
Dele Alli
Steven Bergwijn
Lucas Moura
Harry Kane
Heung-min Son
Paulo Gazzaniga
B-Team –
Joe Hart
Alfie Whiteman
Danny Rose
Serge Aurier
Davinson Sanchez
Japhet Tanganga
Juan Foyth
Tanguy Ndombele
Erik Lamela
Ryan Sessegnon
Gedson Fernandes
Jack Clarke
Harvey White
Dennis Cirkin
Jamie Bowden
Kion Etete
George Marsh
Jack Roles
Alfie Devine
Dane Scarlett
(Plus whatever new striker Spurs sign)