How Bayer Leverkusen will prepare for matchdays upon Bundesliga return on May 15

Bayer Leverkusen seemingly began with precautionary measures to mitigate coronavirus crisis even before Bundesliga was suspended on March 13. Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director Simon Rolfes revealed how club created a coronavirus task force of 10 members in order to mitigate dam done by coronavirus in Germany. Due to admirable efforts made by top clubs in Germany, Bundesliga return is w greenlit for May 15.

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Bayer Leverkusen coronavirus pandemic delegation: Bundesliga return

On Wednesday, DFL confirmed  Bundesliga return is set for May 15 following green light from government. Having enforced strict lockdown rules in Germany,  possibility of a potential Bundesliga return was always around corner. However, part of reason for Bundesliga return is down to a number of precautionary measures taken by clubs in German top flight, including Bayer Leverkusen, who have dealt with coronavirus crisis in an astute manner. Bayer Leverkusen remain 5th in Bundesliga, two points away from top four.

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Bayer Leverkusen coronavirus taskforce: Bayer Leverkusen preparation for COVID-19 outbreak

Bayer Leverkusen's Sporting Director Simon Rolfes recently spoke to CBS Sports and gave an insight into how clubs in Germany dealt with coronavirus pandemic. 38-year-old Rolfes explained that Bayer Leverkusen created a coronavirus taskforce back in February in an attempt to avert crisis. task force comprised of 10 members that regularly kept in contact to discuss medical assessment of players with hygiene and safety outlined as  number one priority.

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Bayer Leverkusen coronavirus solution: Bundesliga fixtures behind closed doors

Rolfes furr added that club's BayArena is already set and prepared for matches to take place behind closed doors. Every single step for remaining Bundesliga fixtures, from arriving at ground till players leaving for ir homes has been thoroughly planned. A total of 330 people will be present at each game upon Bundesliga return, minimizing contact with 'unnecessary personnel'. Each player will be tested by club 24 hours before matchday to determine which players are healthy. Most players in German top-flight reportedly feel safe with Bundesliga return on May 15 due to rules set by DFL as clubs have already begun full-team training sessions.

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