Raheem Sterling concerned about players' fitness as Premier League aims at mid-June return

Football fans from all over world tuned into Bundesliga action this past weekend. Revierderby featuring Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 was first Bundesliga game in over two months while RB Leipzig also featured on May 16. With Bundesliga returning in smooth fashioning, all eyes n turned to Premier League. UK Government reportedly gave league green light to resume in mid-June. However, a number of clubs have voiced ir concerns regarding a Premier League return next month, stating that it is too soon to be thinking about a Premier League return with pandemic still causing havoc. Man City star Raheem Sterling joined that chorus this week as he raised concerns over risk of players picking up injuries after a long hiatus. 

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Premier League Project Restart: Raheem Sterling worried about players' fitness

Man City winger Raheem Sterling believes Premier League players will require at least a month of training before league kicks off again. Raheem Sterling's claims were backed by leading physio Gary Lewin, who also said that re is a large possibility that Premier League players will pick up injuries if league restarts in June. It is reported that Premier League's 20 teams will cast ir votes on Monday on subject of return of group training. vote will decide if players can get back to group training from Tuesday, May 19. According to all buzz surrounding Premier League Project Restart, league is looking to resume fixtures by June 12.

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Raheem Sterling on Premier League return 

Raheem Sterling, in an interview with Sportsmail, said that players cant return to field with only one-and-a-half or two weeks of training. Raheem Sterling stated that players will need a full four to five weeks of practice before Premier League return. "You're t playing friendlies, you're playing to win. It's going to count for something. You do need to do that preparation definitely you can't just go straight in. I kw clubs are in talks and doing ir best to try and find best resolution for this" added Raheem Sterling while talking about Premier League return in June.

return of Germany's top-tier league, Bundesliga, has encourd or European countries to resume ir league. While a return could be on cards for LaLiga and Serie A, France's Ligue 1 has already called off ir season, crowning PSG champions. likes of Belgium and Scotland also decided to call off ir leagues. 

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Premier League return: Premier League Project Restart talks 

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