ISL 2017: 5 things that must improve for the league to succeed in the long run

#3 The Scheduling

ISL schedules have been cruel in the past

One of the main reasons behind star foreign players rejecting a move to the Indian Super League is the cruel and grinding match and travel schedule. In the past three seasons, the matches were played on a daily basis for almost the entire duration of the season, inclusive of the hectic travel schedule.

This season, however, brought some respite for the players as the duration of the season extended. But still, for the long run, the league should give enough time to the players as well the administrators to regroup. A gruelling travel schedule also plays a big role.

The ultimate solution is to have a full-fledged league in which the games are played mostly on the weekends so that the players have enough time to adjust between successive fixtures.