Premier League clubs ‘still talking about CANCEL of the season despite agreement to finish’
Premier League clubs are ‘still talking about CANCEL of the season despite agreeing to finish it’ as fears grow of usability of a return to action amid the corona virus crisis
- Premier League clubs had agreed to end the season in a meeting last week
- However, some consider turning around amid concerns about the feasibility of a return
- Anxiety players endanger health by playing while a risk of infection persists
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Premier League clubs are reportedly still discussing the possibility of canceling the season due to concerns about the feasibility of a return to action.
The season is currently suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic and there is no plan yet for when or whether the campaign can be resumed.
All 20 Premier League clubs had confirmed their intention to end the season at a meeting last week, but are now considering making the switch.
The cancellation of this season’s Premier League campaign is still being discussed by clubs
According to The GuardianClubs fear that there will be too many obstacles to overcome, even if games are played behind closed doors.
They claim that the biggest fear of clubs is the safety of playing a full-contact sport, while the risk of contracting Covid-19 remains.
Clubs were told last week that the games would not resume until sufficient tests for the players and staff could be provided, although it is believed that July is already set aside for a possible return.
Top flight managers are said to have spoken to players about plans to be back on the training field by May 9.
Club doctors also draw up preliminary medical plans with the league to minimize the risk of infection and ensure a safe return to training for players.
Premier League clubs are concerned that there are too many challenges for a return to be practical
However, it is not yet clear how many tests are required for players, while frontline workers in the NHS and other public services are currently not getting the tests they have asked for in public.
In Spain, a player in the second division has said that he will refuse to play when the season starts again because of concerns about his well-being and fear of being quarantined with his family.
The Guardian have reported that a Premier League club has also raised a similar issue about what would happen if a player refuses to play for health reasons.
The Premier League will discuss all concerns of the club at a meeting on Friday, May 1 in an attempt to draw a conclusion about the current season.
Clubs’ concerns will be discussed at the meeting with the Premier League on May 1
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