Has my game gone bonkers?

Starting my 3rd season as Chelsea. I play Man U August 18th in the Prem, THEN Tottenham on the 22nd in the Shield, then Liverpool 4 days later in the Prem. The shield is usually before any Prem matches, and usually isn't this clogged right?

Furthermore, nearly half of my starters are with their National U23 teams. Phil Jones and John Terry are both unavailable because they are with the England U23 squad, those were the two main centrebacks for the England squad that was just runner up in Euro2014, now they are unavailable for an opening match against Man U because they are with the U23 squad? Rodwell is also on this squad, despite having over 10 caps and Rooney is as well lol.

David Luiz is also with the U23 squad, despite getting 10 caps for Brazil over the last two years.

Javier Pastore is with Argentina U23 squad.

Wat?

EDIT: Just realized the U23 team is the Olympic team and the Olympics are going on at the moment.

I have this problem too, you'd think that the proper fixtures will be delayed until the players come back. I have had to play the Charity Shield with my u18 side.

On another note, I think the Olympics thing is going to drive a few certain managers potty in real life.