"This is the only country where there is no winter break," said the Liverpool boss.
"I believe we should keep the Christmas tradition of football over that period and New Year because it is special, with families taking children to games, but then we should have a break of two weeks after that. And not just the top clubs."
"Keep in mind when Manchester United won the European Cup in 1999 that Alex Ferguson sent some of the players on holiday in January. Mentally you need a break.
"It would also be beneficial for the national team. I am looking forward to England winning something, whether that is the World Cup or the European Championships, but you need to give yourselves a chance for that."