Given all the protocols in place to make sure clubs release players for internationals, I can't believe there are none that ensure that fixtures are not arranged within a certain number of days of league games resuming.
We're not the only ones affected here, but it's clear that the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of FIFA. Surely the clubs have to get together to ensure this does not happen again and while they are at it, demand a return to the 2 fixture international breaks.
It's unsustainable for clubs that bear all the expenses of players, to have them unavailable because of the actions of a body that bears none of the costs, very little of the risk, but profits hugely from playing the games.