Alan Shearer criticizes Newcastle and Tottenham for organizing end-of-season match in Australia

Alan Shearer criticized Newcastle and Tottenham for flying to Australia right after the Premier League season to play a friendly match. Shearer thinks it's a bad idea because many players might also play for their national teams in the Euros or Copa America soon. This means they won't have much time to rest before the new Premier League season starts in August. Shearer called the decision "crazy" and said players in tournament years need more rest. Newcastle and Tottenham flew to Australia for a friendly match right after their last Premier League games. Shearer is worried about the players' well-being. He thinks it's not a good idea to play another game so soon, especially in a tournament year. Shearer believes players need more rest to perform well. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, said he wouldn't have allowed the game if his team was in Europe with a busy schedule. He thinks it's not ideal to play another match right after the season ends. Postecoglou believes the players need more time to rest and recover. The decision to play a friendly in Australia right after the Premier League season has raised concerns about player welfare. Shearer and Postecoglou both think it's not a good idea, especially for players who might also participate in international tournaments. They believe players need more rest to avoid injuries and perform at their best.