The English premier league has joined other major leagues in Europe to begin the process of restarting the 2019/20 season as players returned to training on Tuesday.
Clubs agreed to allow “small group” sessions to begin training, with a possible return to normal ‘contact’ training next week following a conference call for all 20 clubs on Monday.
However there is still no firm date for the season to resume.
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Another meeting is scheduled for early next week when the league will decide on whether or not to move to the second phase, which allows for training involving contact.
It is the first move in the league’s ‘project restart’ plans to resume the 2019/20 season, which has been on hold since March 9 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The league has set June 12 as a tentative date for a restart of action but chief executive Richard Masters said they were aware they would need to be flexible.
The British media has estimated a loss in revenue up to 750 million pounds from TV rights even if broadcaster demand a 330 million pounds rebate.
Safety measures for group training are expected to include tents where temperature checks will be conducted, strict hygiene criteria, no canteens, and no showers.
A maximum of five players will be allowed per pitch during training with tackling forbidden.
Players will be tested twice a week and are being asked to provide written approval that they have received and understood the club’s COVID-19 Policy.
