DFB Addresses Referee Workload Concerns Raised by Ittrich

The German Football Association defends its support system for referees amid criticism of workload management.

Patrick Ittrich, a Bundesliga referee, criticized the DFB for inadequate workload management support for referees.
DFB's referee chief Knut Kircher stated that the organization provides sufficient medical and physiotherapy support.
The DFB claims to have individualized workload agreements with each referee, including Ittrich.
Several referees, including Ittrich, Aytekin, Schröder, and Willenborg, are currently sidelined due to injuries.
The issue of increasing match schedules and workload has been a concern for both referees and football players.