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There may not yet be a set return date for the Premier League, but an Englishman is gearing up to launch onto the field this weekend.
Germany’s Bundesliga is the first major European league to get going again after soccer across the continent stopped due to the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March.
The 20 teams in Germany’s top flight will play over the weekend, but fans will not be allowed into any of the stadiums with closed-door games.
Each match will be screened live at BT Sport, with a clash between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke taking place on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.
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At the same time, Augsburg will resume his campaign at home to Wolfsburg with ex West Ham defender Reece Oxford hoping to line up for the hosts.
And although the Bavarians have not played since the 2-0 loss to the Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich on March 8, Englishman Oxford is confident that Augsburg can start running.
“Wolfsburg is a good team, but I think we are ready and probably, I would like to say, one of the fittest teams at the moment,” the 21-year-old told BT Sport.
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“We can’t wait to go and it should be a good game. We should be able to get something out of the game.”
“We did a few games in the stadium to get an idea of the atmosphere when you play behind closed doors. I don’t think it’s a bad thing because we know the fans are behind us at home watching us.”
“We are the first league to start again, so everyone will be watching from different countries.”
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“We know how to deal with that, we will not take it as a training game because we need the points and we need to finish in a good position.”
The return of football will surely be welcome for Oxford, with a life poised to return to a certain level of normality for the young defender.
During the shutdown, the former West Ham man has stayed in Germany and been away from his family who remain in London.
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The 21-year-old points out that it was difficult at first to be away from loved ones at such a difficult time, but he believes he has now adapted as the Bundesliga prepares to return.
“I am not going to say that it was good or easy, it was not because I cannot fly home and nobody can fly over Germany,” he added.
“I haven’t seen my family or anyone from England in 2-3 months. I’ve been alone in Germany, it’s something I had to deal with.”
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“At first it was difficult to concentrate and all because there was nobody around me. Now, I’m only thinking about cleaning, cooking and my mother’s FaceTiming.
“I think I have learned to deal with it now, but it is difficult not just for me, but for the other players who are from England who are abroad in Germany or wherever they are.”
“It will be a difficult time for them, but you just have to keep your mind active and keep in touch with your family or girlfriend.”
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