The UK continues to increase its CODIV-19 cases on a daily basis. In addition, with the appearance of the new strain of the coronavirus, one of the most endangered competitions is the English Premier League. It is so much so that, due to the increase in infections within the competition, English clubs even debate the fact of stopping for two weeks in the month of January.
Manchester City's visit to Everton was postponed on Monday night after five members of the 'skyblue' team tested positive for COVID. The Premier announced on Tuesday that 18 positive cases have been detected in his last round of testing, the highest figure since regular checks began in August. Further, in the last hours there has been speculation about the suspension of Tottenham-Fulham scheduled for tomorrow when several positive cases are detected in the visiting team.
The English League is convinced that the season will continue. However, he is investigating why there has been such a steep rise in cases among his clubs after nine more games were postponed on Tuesday night. The EFL has also urged clubs to review their security protocols to ensure that players and staff do not meet in small spaces and to see if they can hold more meetings remotely.
Rochdale physician Wes Tensel said it was important for the EFL to understand the “big picture” and stop the campaign.. Tensel, who is also a GP, said: “That is my feeling as a doctor. As a soccer fan, I don't want it to stop. But I am trying to see the bigger picture from a bigger perspective. Many people have been affected ”. “Footballers traveling across the country are not causing spikes, but they can still pass it on to their loved ones because the soccer bubble they are in bursts every time they return home. There are consequences outside the football field ”.
A Government source confirmed that there are no plans to change the roadmap in elite sport. However, as cases continue to rise, the soccer schedule is likely to suffer further.