Brighton will face Chelsea this Saturday in a preseason match that will also be a first test to manage the return of spectators to the stadiums in England. 182 days after the league match against Crystal Palace, Amex Stadium will once again see its crowded stands, albeit in a very reduced form. Specifically 2500 people will be the ones to return to the stadium The Seagulls six months later.
Paul Barber, Executive Director of Brighton, has announced that its stadium will reopen its doors to fans by making the following statements: “It is a great opportunity to show the government and the public that we can organize an event safely. It is the first step to return to normality. We want to strike that balance between complying with the rules, like social distancing, and making it an enjoyable soccer experience. It's about building the trust of the fans. On Saturday there will be few people, but it is an important psychological step and hopefully it will be a success and other clubs will be able to take over. “
Precisely to generate that confidence, the club on the south coast of England will launch a special package of measures to make Saturday's test pass satisfactorily. First, There will be temperature controls at the entrances, in which masks will be mandatory. They will not be in the stands, since the club guarantees that the social distance between seats will be ensured. In addition, there will be sanitizer gel dispensers throughout the stadium and cash payment will not be accepted.