Burnley boss Sean Dyche demands COMPULSORY vaccination for all Premier League footballers?

Following spre of vel coronavirus, football stars in Premier League were subject to continuous tests to ensure ir safety. Besides, UK COVID-19 protocol also suggests strict abidance of  isolation protocols. With vaccines w being approved in  UK, Burnley boss Sean Dyche has urged that Premier League should come out with a diktat that footballers be vaccinated first. 

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Sean Dyche demands Premier League players be vaccinated 

Burnley are latest club to see several COVID-19 cases returning positive. Despite Burnley COVID-19 outbreak, third round of FA Cup clash against MK Dons hasn't been deferred and will be played on Saturday. But manr believes money can be saved if footballers are vaccinated first. 

As quoted by Daily Mail, Dyche has claimed that vaccination is way forward in football. He also mocked critics who have argued against any preferential treatment to football players during vaccination drive, stating that 100% vaccination of football players across 20 clubs will save a magnificent amount of money. 

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Vaccination could help NHS financially, says Burnley coach 

Once vaccinated, weekly tests conducted on players will be halted and money saved from tests could be directed towards National Health Service (NHS). tably, Sportsmail h recently revealed that Premier League clubs have been informed t to expect any preferential treatment. 

"If you think about it, we all wanted football back, re's cash it generates through tax, well-being it generates", said Dyche. "You look at amount spent on testing in Premier League, that money could n be channelled back into NHS and into vaccination system. Surely that's better than just continually testing a lo of footballers two or three times a week?"

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Burnley vs Man United t to be deferred despite rising Premier League COVID-19 cases 

Amid raging Premier League COVID-19 cases, with Manchester City recent victims, Burnley have some crucial fixtures ahe. Apart from third round of FA Cup, Dyche's men will host Manchester United in Premier League on Tuesday (Wednesday IST). 

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Im courtesy: Burnley Twitter