Premier League return: No tackling, regular testing and other restrictions for players

As Premier League looks to resume after being under suspension for close to two months, several guidelines have been put in place, both for game as well as training facilities. It is reported that players are likely to return to group Premier League training from next week, however, social distancing rms need to be followed religiously, something that has been explicitly mentioned in Project Restart.

Also Read | Premier League Return: clubs to oppose Project Restart’s neutral venue proposal over stadium deals

Premier League return: Premier League training protocol revealed

According to BBC, an official list of protocols was sent to players and manrs, urging m to adhere to social distancing rms strictly during Premier League training. report claims that corner-flags, goalposts, cones as well as playing surfaces will need to be disinfected at end of every training session, to avoid any possible coronavirus contraction.

Premier League return: Players to adhere to temperature checks

Or measures that have been mentioned in official Premier League training protocol include testing of players and staff twice a week. players and staff will be subject to a pre-training questionnaire and temperature checks at in-house facilities that will be set up by Premier League.

Also Read | Premier League Return: clubs engaging in ‘unethical’ practices with players over Project Restart?

Premier League return: congregation in training

Ar important measure that finds mention in official protocol list informs Premier League players that a central register of negative coronavirus results will need to be mandatorily maintained. focus will be on personal hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), congregation in communal areas, including in medical rooms and gym areas.

Also Read | Premier League Return: Clubs Could Vote To Relegate Bottom Three If y Block Project Restart

Premier League return: PFA speaks to players

Premier League players have reportedly expressed ir concerns over returning to training next week, even as talks of a Premier League return continue. It is claimed that Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has spoken to players, particularly those who have underlying medical conditions such as asthma, to keep m updated of measures being taken for ir safety.

Also Read | Danny Rose blasts Premier League Return over Project Restart amid COVID-19 outbreak