Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne doesn't expect any changes to the football calendar.

De Bruyner's appearance in Belgium's 1-1 draw with Wales was his 52nd of the 2021-22 campaign, and he could play about 80 next term if City perform well at home and abroad, and Belgium go close in the World Cup.

"I know nothing is going to change," he said. "I have played three games at the top of my physical level in the Nations League for Belgium so physically I am fine. But it just doesn't make any sense.

"You are never going to play 79, 80 games. It's not possible.

"But it's not only playing games, it's the training, it's the travelling, it's everything. Sometimes you go away and travel but you do not play. It's even exhausting.

"With the Nations League, I can understand why you want to eliminate the friendly games but sometimes it is also a good chance for other players to get an opportunity.

"I feel playing the Nations League for a lot of countries gives less opportunity (to fringe players) because the tournament feels a little bit more important than it actually is. Then maybe other guys can get a break."