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Sports News of Monday, 25 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

PL clubs permitted to do close contact training

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Premier League clubs have been granted permission by the British government to do close contract training ahead of 'Project Restart".

This is coming after clubs resumed training in groups and observing social distancing to avoid the spread of COVID-19 that has halted the 2019/20 season since mid-March.

A phase two guidance has now been issued to teams regarding the way players can interact and train., coming after phase two testing of COVID-19 for the entire 20 teams in the league.

The PL is expected to resume matches sometime in June when the protocol reaches phase three, according to Tribal Football.

The guidelines clarify that: "Stage Two training can be described as the resumption of close contact (interaction within the two-metre social distancing boundary) training where pairs, small groups and/or teams will be able to interact in much closer contact (e.g. close quarters coaching, combat sports sparring, teams sports tackling, technical equipment sharing, etc)."

Sports minister Nigel Huddleston said: "This new guidance marks the latest phase of a carefully phased return to training process for elite athletes, designed to limit the risk of injury and protect the health and safety of all involved.

"We are absolutely clear that individual sports must review whether they have the appropriate carefully controlled medical conditions in place before they can proceed, and secure the confidence of athletes, coaches and support staff.

"Given the wide-ranging input we have received from medical experts, we believe these pragmatic measures should provide further reassurance that a safe, competitive training environment can be delivered, as we work towards a restart of professional sport behind closed doors when it is safe to do so."