How do teams deal with longer international window?
With the international window extended to four games, how do nations like Northern Ireland deal with the additional demands on players and staff?
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"Tiredness will be a big factor."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
"It's a massive factor in the game and if you look at some players who have been injured in the first game, like Dan, they are now out completely."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
"There are things in there that create a bit of an imbalance and I know it's difficult to get the fixtures all right."
— Michael O'Neill , Executive
Key People
Dominik Szoboszlai is a Hungarian professional footballer playing for Liverpool.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a Georgian professional footballer known for his skills as a winger.
Michael O'Neill is a Northern Irish football manager known for his previous role with the national team.
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With the international window extended to four games, how do nations like Northern Ireland deal with the additional demands on players and staff?
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