De Bruyne not keen to play the long game

Manchester City star says football's new approach to timekeeping doesn't make sense.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Fourth Official Darren Drysdale holds aloft the Substitutes board to show 14 minutes added time in the second half during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Stevenage at Sixfields on August 05, 2023 in Northampton, England. Pic: Pete Norton/Getty Images

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Fourth Official Darren Drysdale holds aloft the Substitutes board to show 14 minutes added time in the second half during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Stevenage at Sixfields on August 05, 2023 in Northampton, England. Pic: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says football's new approach to added time "doesn't make any sense" and warns overworked players face up to 25 minutes being tagged on to some games.

Competitions around the world have been instructed to more accurately calculate time lost to stoppages this season, including goal celebrations and VAR checks.

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