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English Premier League clubs reaffirmed their commitment to end the 2019-2020 season, should social restrictions in Britain be reduced by the outbreak of the # Corona virus, despite the fear of some players.
Elite clubs face losses estimated at around 1 billion pounds (1.25 billion US dollars) if the season is not completed due to the “Covid-19” epidemic.
Running the remaining 92 matches will reduce losses and thus avoid returning hundreds of millions to trucking companies.
The clubs discussed on Friday how to end the current season, and the association’s statement said: “The association and the clubs are studying the first attempts and will not return to the exercises, except with the guidance of the government and specialized medical advice after consult with players and coaches. “
The statement added: “The clubs reaffirmed their commitment to end the 2019-2020 season, maintaining the integrity of the competition and welcoming the support of the government.”
Reports indicated that the league informed clubs that matches must be played on 10 neutral courts to complete the season.
Brighton Club CEO Paul Barber said the idea of not playing games at home is an “additional flaw” in addition to playing without fans.
The British government will review the closings on May 7, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is recovering from HIV infection, has promised to secure a “road map” to ease the restrictions.
Under the leadership of German coach Juergen Klopp, Liverpool are close to securing the title for the first time in 30 years, in addition to several issues that need to be resolved, including qualification for the Champions League and the issue of the club’s demotion, which could lead to legal disputes.
Logistical difficulties
The Premier League also faces enormous logistical difficulties in its attempt to return to activity that was halted on March 13 due to the outbreak of the “Covid-19” epidemic.
Argentine Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero announced that the players are afraid to continue playing due to the Coruña outbreak.
“Of course, most players are afraid because they have children and families,” Agüero said in an interview with the “El Sheringito” network.
He added: “If we go back, I am sure everyone will be nervous the moment someone feels sick and will say: What is going on here?”
The players will face absence for several weeks from their families, where they will be subject to quarantine in the hotels.
“I hope we don’t get into this scenario. It is very difficult to leave. If you spend 8 weeks away from your family it is a big task,” said Brighton veteran striker Glenn Murray.
Murray also described the idea of players wearing masks during games as a “sham”.
On the other hand, former Manchester United captain Gary Neville, who works for Sky Sports, expressed concern about the health of league players in the event of a quick return to competition after lifting the total closure imposed on Gran Brittany due to Corona virus.
He saw the economic factor outweighs the human factor, and said about it: “People are now assessing the risks. How many people must die playing soccer in the Premier League before the situation turns sour? One? A player? Or one of the employees goes to Intensive Care? What are the risks we must take? The debate is purely economic, otherwise we would have stopped playing for several months.
Ensuring the necessary controls for players and technical personnel is a headache for political authorities.
According to some reports, players and technical staff members should be tested for corona virus two to three times a week.
“If football comes to life, testing will be very important, with additional doses of training required,” former Portuguese doctor for Chelsea Eva Carneiro told BBC News.
And he warned: “It takes a case (of discovery) for everything to be blown away by the wind.”
Others express their annoyance at the fact that players are subject to regular checks, while other members of society do not receive this.
Soccer authorities will try not to make any more mistakes after the Liverpool, Tottenham and Bournemouth clubs imposed partial unemployment on their employees before they retracted this step after criticism of it.
There is also a fear that team supporters may not follow instructions related to social divergence in the case of the resumption of league competitions, even if the matches were held behind closed doors.
In this context, Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson expressed concern about meetings that could take place outside the city team’s “Anfield” stadium.
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