Published 11:25 IST, May 13th 2020

Premier League players express fear over Project Restart on WhatsApp group: Report

As talks of a Premier League return intensify, top players have expressed their concerns over Project Restart, as they discuss it on a WhatsApp group.

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As talks of a Premier League return intensify, players have expressed concerns over Project Restart, as y discuss it on WhatsApp groups. Project Restart is a five-point framework that seeks to ensure a feasible Premier League return, while also conforming to guidelines of government of UK, particularly in terms of social distancing rms.

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Premier League return: Players raise concern on WhatsApp group

government of UK have given green light to governing bodies to resume Premier League from June 1. However, welfare of players is still one of biggest issues that need to be discussed before any possible Premier League return by June 12. Reports w claim that some of biggest Premier League stars have been discussing ir concerns on a WhatsApp group.

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Premier League return: Club to speak to players on Project Restart

According to Mail, some players feel that ir concerns aren’t being taken seriously by concerned authorities. It is reported that Premier League clubs will consult ir players via a video conference in next 48 hours. Efforts will be made to inform players of efforts put in place for ir health and safety as well as Project Restart.

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Premier League return: Raheem Sterling raises concern 

Aston Villa’s Tyrone Mings has been quite vocal on social media platforms. His recent tweet suggested that players lower down league are being igred because people think that lower-rung players merely worry about being relegated.

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling also expressed his reservations recently. England international claimed that efforts should be made to ensure safety of t just footballers but also of or Premier League staff as well as referees. Until n, he claimed, he would have his apprehensions about same.

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11:25 IST, May 13th 2020