Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admits he led a squad meeting with Arsene Wenger over plans for a biannual World Cup.
Wenger, who is now the chief of global football development at FIFA, is leading a consultation on a new international men's calendar from 2024.
The Frenchman has been at the forefront of the governing body's controversial proposals for a major tournament every June and cutting the gap between World Cups from four years to two.
"We should not complain, but the matches are piling up," said Van Dijk.
"Playing matches is the greatest thing for any footballer. But the right choices must be made and people should look at the health and safety of the players.
"That is what we speak about. In England, we talk about this with the PFA, but a couple of weeks ago I was specifically asked to talk with Mr Wenger and players of our team about this idea of having a World Cup every two years.
"I appreciate that these discussions take place with us. But if we, as senior players at Liverpool and other big clubs in England, give our opinion, then I think it is time they must start to listen."
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