Callum Boyle Players who have yet to be vaccinated are struggling to secure moves. There has also been consideration into trips to away fixtures as well as how players share indoor space as well as looking at new ways to avoid interaction. If possible, take a COVID-19 test on a matchday to check there is no risk of passing on the virus. 'If people choose to get it, then they should get it. If they don't, they should have a look at reasons why. The report further stated that "the phone calls stop immediately" as soon as the clubs are informed about their target's negative vaccination status. They have had the fear-mongering and conspiracy theories dismissed with evidence by experts. Speaking at the Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony, Bellingham said:'Footballers have a platform in society. "If one [player] gets Covid and he [the unvaccinated player] was around him in the last four days, he will be in isolation. The Premier League is consulting with clubs over changes to the Covid-19 postponement criteria in the wake of falling case numbers among clubs and in the . Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of docking unvaccinated players' wages if they miss training and games because they are isolating. The Serbian star is currently barred from entering the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19, but . Chelsea's squad still contains players . In a bid to allow for greater transparency, the Premier League said that from January they will publish vaccination results at the end of each month. If you are forced to spend a fortnight 10,000 miles from home while several of your key players train with the Under-23s at home because they did not listen to your advice, you can understand why it might grate a touch. In the NFL unvaccinated players are allowed to play, but the rules are tough: relentless testing, big fines for refusing to wear masks or maintaining physical distance. "I am vaccinated, I took the decision for myself. 2023 Minute Media - All rights reserved. Please, One in four EFL players refusing to be jabbed as six more Premier League matches are called off, Fans at Premier League grounds are being asked to take precautions but many of those on the pitch are still not fully vaccinated. Last week, Brighton vs Tottenham, as well as Spurs' Europa Conference League meeting with Rennes, were postponed as well. The Premier League has reported that 16% of players registered with its 20 member clubs have yet to receive a first vaccine against COVID-19 and that only 77% of players are classed as fully . Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of . While Loftus-Cheek returned a positive test in August last year, Kante tested positive for COVID-19 in the following month. Spurs' clash with Leicester on Thursday was postponed despite initial demands to have the game called off were rejected, but Sunday's clash with Liverpool is due to go ahead. English top flight clubs are said to be "frustrated" with the club vs. country row. A source has told The Telegraph "the phone calls stop immediately" when certain teams are aware a player is unvaccinated. Im a football coach, Im not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. 77 per cent of Premier League players have received two doses of Covid vaccines and are classed as fully vaccinated, The Premier League will now publish figures at the end of each month regarding vaccinations, The NHS vaccination rate for a single dose in England for 25-29 year olds is 78.5%, with the average age of a Premier League player being 26.9. 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The Canaries had discussions with the Premier League over Saturday's clash with West Ham and it was agreed to postpone as they have an insufficient number of players available. Leeds, Wolves, Brentford and Southampton have vaccinated more than 90% of their staff. Jrgen Klopp has said Liverpool would not sign an unvaccinated player and. "It would be easy to say yes now and get maybe applause from a lot of people," came the reply. Data released at the end of September, which showed that at that time there were only seven clubs in the Premier League where more than 50 per cent of players were fully vaccinated. The N.F.L.P.A. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of Premier League footballers have been vaccinated. ", I remember a lot of people turned on Fergie | Andy Mitten on Man United, 2023 Newstalk, Bauer Media Audio Ireland LP, Reg #LP3374. Sergi Cans of Brentford in action. 'If a player is not vaccinated at all, he is a constant threat for all of us. . Any unvaccinated Chelsea players or staff are therefore expected to be treated as though they have tested positive for Covid, and be barred from travelling for the second leg on 16 March. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Graham Potter confirmed there were 'three to four' positive cases before the game, which they lost 1-0. The general consensus, as claimed by the aforementioned report, is that unvaccinated players are "too much trouble to accommodate". Premier League clubs barred their Brazilian contingent from travelling for their country's World Cup qualifier with Argentina as Brazil remained on the UK's 'red' travel list. And, outside football, England travel to Italy on February 13 for the Six Nations and any players that are unjabbed will not be allowed to play. They are still planning the new range of measures and Mondays meeting was told the new guidelines and updates would be under regular review. The report further stated that. Jurgen Klopp compared those who refuse the jab to drunk drivers. Premier League players deemed surplus to requirements are often forced to move abroad due to Championship clubs not being able to afford their wages, such is the gap in the modern game. And the players had equal right to bat those questions straight back: Not for me to say; I dont want to mention my own status; I have made my decision. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. Neverthless, their game with Everton went ahead and was drawn. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He is expected to complete his medical in the next few days before joining the rest of the squad in the United States. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola were two who did it publicly. Those who tested positive for the virus are expected to return in the next couple of days after completing their 10-day self-isolation period. 'The health and wellbeing of all concerned remains our priority and the League will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution. The most recent figure before today's announcement was revealed in October, where 68 per cent of stars had been double vaccinated. A host of teams across England's top division have been hit by Covid outbreaks, resulting in 10 games being postponed in recent weeks as club's battle to reduce transmission in the dressing room. Reports have suggested that the government is coming under pressure from scientific and medical advisors to impose social distancing measures and blanket restrictions as a result of the emergence of the Omicron variant and the Premier League is now awaiting direction from politicians in terms of the possibility of measures that could lead to crowds being kept away from sporting and entertainment venues. 11 Shares. Domestic leagues in Italy and France made vaccination compulsory for players after a rise in infections last winter, yet some leeway has been given. Under current regulations, un-jabbed 'elite. The club will have a week-long training camp before facing Club America and Charlotte FC in Las Vegas and Charlotte, respectively. This will become the norm, made public or otherwise. According to the Daily Mail, with fixtures and training expected to continue to be affected over the coming weeks, Premier League clubs are considering penalising players who refuse to get vaccinations. It is not for me to sit here and say everyone has to get vaccinated but I want everyone to be safe so I would probably advise them to get it. In his programme notes for last Thursday's match against Newcastle, Klopp wrote: "My message around this has always been simple and clear, I hope: I trust experts. After Brentford, the Blues became the latest club to be hit by a Covid outbreak, after it was confirmed ahead of their game with Everton that four more first-team players had tested positive. "The League continues to work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff, as well as promoting the government's public health vaccination messaging to clubs and the wider public. According to The Telegraph, European clubs are not prepared to pursue an interest in unvaccinated players to avoid another potential spike in COVID-19 infection. It might be 100 per cent now or as close as is possible, so thats important. It is unclear if either player has yet to be vaccinated or only had one dose so far, but the US' strict entry rules prevent anyone from entering the country unless fully vaccinated, barring US citizens. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. 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