Premier League moves one step closer to returning to action

The Premier League’s shareholders met today via teleconference to discuss the next steps for “Project Restart.”

Here is their post-meeting statement…

“Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to return to small-group training from tomorrow afternoon, the first step towards restarting the Premier League, when safe to do so.

“Step One of the Return to Training Protocol enables squads to train while maintaining social distancing. Contact training is not yet permitted.

“This first stage has been agreed in consultation with players, managers, Premier League club doctors, independent experts and the Government.

“Strict medical protocols of the highest standard will ensure everyone returns to training in the safest environment possible.

“The health and wellbeing of all participants is the Premier League’s priority, and the safe return to training is a step-by-step process.

“Full consultation will now continue with players, managers, clubs, the PFA and LMA as protocols for full-contact training are developed.”

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said they expect to have the first group of COVID-19 test results in their hands by Tuesday afternoon. Once that happens, training can begin for the 20 PL clubs.

Masters is quietly optimistic about the Premier League restarting on June 12th. COVID-19 testing and the players’ fitness levels will be key issues when determining the date when matches can resume.

The league’s medical director, Dr. Mark Gillett, told the clubs they may have to operate with these anti-coronavirus measures for the next 6 to 12 months.

Stay healthy!

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