We know how this will be met by the vaccine sceptics and the anti-vaxxers. Calls to have Saturday's game with Brighton to be postponed were accepted on Thursday, and it has emerged that United would have had only seven available players for that game such is the impact of the outbreak. Defender Pablo Mari and midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga were among those to test positive and therefore missed the win at Leeds. 'This is not only for the obvious benefit of protecting against COVID, but government guidance now dictates that unvaccinated close contacts of positive COVID cases must isolate for 10 days, and there is no exemption or exception to this. '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. This week, Thomas Tuchel and Patrick Vieira both conceded that the vaccination status of players will be factored into discussions over transfer targets. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I am vaccinated. "Of course we take actions and then are responsible for them, and we don't like to lose players. According to the UK government, 93.2 per cent of the population have received their first dose, while 69.5 per cent have had three doses. Unvaccinated players face being shunned in the January transfer window, with clubs across the country expressing reluctance to sign them. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of . While some players and managers have decided to keep quite about their vaccination status, Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp has been outspoken on the matter. Clubs from across Europe are reportedly reluctant to sign Premier League footballers who've refused to take a Covid vaccine. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign forward Raheem Sterling for an initial fee of 47.5 million fee plus bonuses. Something went wrong, please try again later. Premier League players and staff will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 amid fears that the virus could disrupt football next season, Goal can confirm. Cue your headlines: Tammy Abraham: I got vaccinated because it is the right thing to do. It might be 100 per cent now or as close as is possible, so thats important. Click here, Be the first one to comment on this story. "But we are not now angry with N'Golo, of course not, we are concerned about him and worried about him, as we are with any injured players who get a kick in a game. While the Premier League does not state which individuals are vaccinated, clubs have released their own information about the vaccine statuses of their players and staff. Clubs with high vaccination rates want to put pressure on teams with players refusing to get jabbed because of fears that the virus is easily spread on trips to away games on coaches, planes and trains. Josh Sargent, Lukas Rupp and Pierre Lees-Melou were absent from the squad that faced Aston Villa in midweek for 'Covid-related' reasons, but whileChristos Tzolis is the only confirmed player to test positive, more positive test results have been returned. With their training ground closed, their home match with Crystal Palace has now been confirmed as postponed too. The league later announced there were 90 new Covid-19 cases last week, from a record 12,345 tests administered on top-flight players and staff. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against COVID, said last week he was hoping for a positive outcome shortly after applying to enter the U.S. to compete in ATP Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami this month. Their managers, often father figures to young players, have urged and urged until they can urge no more. Everybody is adult enough and everybody lives in a free country, which is a good thing. Players classed as not being fully vaccinated must isolate for 10 days if they are deemed to have been in close contact, even if they return a negative test result, and this has resulted in some clubs being unable to meet the minimum requirement of having 14 players, including a goalkeeper, to contest a Premier League fixture. As cases rise towards winter, and international travel continues to increase, it becomes more relevant still. The report states this has left one unnamed Championship club with just seven players in full training. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This will become the norm, made public or otherwise. That is one of the measures under consideration from the Premier League who are putting together a range of enhanced safety measures to try and reduce Covid outbreaks. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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 . Forced to postpone Premier League clash with Burnley on December 18 just two hours before kick-off after an increased amount of positive Covid-19 test results within their playing squad. Their training ground was closed on Thursday morning to contain the outbreak but given they have an insufficient number of players available, their weekend trip to Everton is also off. The news comes after Chelsea pair N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were not included in the club's 29-man squad for their pre-season tour to the US due their "Covid vaccination status". 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. I can make the decision for myself, and everybody else needs to reflect about it and take a risk or not. Kante, 31, is in the final year of his contract and is said to be in the hopes of one last major move. Patience appears to be running out. Players classed as not being fully vaccinated must isolate for 10 days if they are deemed to have been in close contact, even if they return a negative test result, and this has resulted in some clubs being unable to meet the minimum requirement of having 14 players, including a goalkeeper, to contest a Premier League fixture. Positive coronavirus cases reached their highest levels in England's top flight since May 2020 last week, leading to a spate of postponements. But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken out publicly in favour of players getting the jab as their moral duty, a view which was supported by Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear. I have had both the jabs and a booster, just to be safe. EXCLUSIVE: Premier League players who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 could be forced to travel away from the rest of their team mates after clubs returned a record 90 new positive tests. There was a clampdown on celebrations and mixing last season and that could now be about to return in addition to strict red zone rules on match days. Prem bosses revealed that 77 per cent of players have been double jabbed and, while some clubs have boasted ALL of their squad have been fully vaccinated, it means some teams have low rates. 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. In total, 92 per cent of players and staff have received one, two or three doses, yet these figures pale in comparison to those shared by top leagues across Europe. 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. 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 vaccinated after receiving two doses. Unvaccinated players are thought to be fuelling football's Covid fixture crisis, with the EFL confirming yesterday that 25 per cent of footballers across its three divisions are refusing to get. Though roughly 90% of NBA players are vaccinated as training camp approaches Tuesday, tension exists between those around the league mandated to be vaccinated and the nearly 40 unvaccinated . And in an official statement, the top-flight confirmed that 84 per cent of players are 'on the vaccination journey' - meaning they have had at least one dose of the vaccine. "We are clearly moving back to stricter measures around the team environment and at LFC we are absolutely OK with that. Managers see preseason as the breeding ground for successful campaigns and they are unlikely to react well to anything that makes their life more difficult, particularly when the buck stops with them. Chelsea midfielders N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could face the uphill task of securing moves elsewhere as European clubs are reportedly reluctant to sign unvaccinated players this summer. Premier League players that are unvaccinated could be forced to follow separate rules from their jabbed counterparts as league chiefs look to reduce Covid-19 outbreaks. Looking back, the 35-3 drubbing Exeter suffered against Saracens on New Year's Eve could have sent their season down two paths. He wrote: Paul Merson predicts the result of Liverpool vs Man Utd and other PL GW 26 fixtures! NHS England, scientists and Government were urging for a greater take-up rate to fight Covid-19 variants and Premier League footballers hold cultural sway with the young. They are still planning the new range of measures and Mondays meeting was told the new guidelines and updates would be under regular review. They have had the fear-mongering and conspiracy theories dismissed with evidence by experts. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The terms of the memo were agreed upon with the N.F.L. Case numbers are currently unknown but a large outbreak saw their game with Brentford postponed. The clubs are taking their lead from Germany, who have already adopted similar measures. ': Graeme Souness questions whether Virgil van Dijk is 'a leader' for Liverpool as the t a 'festive firebreak' would not be imposed, Premier League chief Masters writes to clubs highlighting importance of vaccines and completing season - The Athletic, Do not sell or share my personal information. The Premier League recorded 90 new positive tests in the past week, it said in a statement later on Monday, topping the previous highest total set last week at 42 tests. Premier League says 16 percent players unvaccinated amid COVID-19 crisis Skip to navigation Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. . In the last seven days, 139,272 people have tested positive for Covid in the UK and they are just the recorded cases. This places managers in a difficult position. The general consensus, as claimed by the aforementioned report, is that unvaccinated players are "too much trouble to accommodate". According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Rugby League Players' Association has drafted a proposal with a number of NRL club bosses that would see unvaccinated players sacked with eight weeks . August 30, 2022 11:03 AM. The club will have a week-long training camp before facing Club America and Charlotte FC in Las Vegas and Charlotte, respectively. At least five England players are reportedly still unvaccinated, meaning they could miss the next World Cup. ', Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, who has had both vaccinations and a booster, urged players to get vaccinated, Brighton vs Tottenham - Sunday, December 12, Brentford vs Man United - Tuesday, December 14, Burnley vs Watford - Wednesday, December 15, Leicester vs Tottenham - Thursday, December 16, Man Utd vs Brighton - Saturday, December 18, Southampton vs Brentford- Saturday, December 18, Aston Villa vs Burnley - Saturday December 18, Watford vs Crystal Palace - Saturday, December 18, West Ham vs Norwich - Saturday, December 18, Everton vs Leicester - Sunday, December 19. Last week, Brighton vs Tottenham, as well as Spurs' Europa Conference League meeting with Rennes, were postponed as well. Dozens of Premier League players are reportedly refusing the vaccine Credit: Getty. Manchester United were forced to close their Carrington training ground following an outbreak, with their trip to Brentford being called-off as a result. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. At an England media day at St Georges Park last October, the scene verged on farcical. Manager Dean Smith was facing an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the outbreak at the club. On the other hand, Loftus-Cheek has two years left on his current deal, but the club is open to listening to offers for the England international. Some god-awful media personality will post some nonsense about mission creep and The Mans irrevocable trampling of our liberties. But according to The Telegraph, Public Health England are set to impose harsher restrictions on unvaccinated individuals. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that the club will not sign unvaccinated players. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. In certain scenarios involving an outbreak, unvaccinated players will be unable to travel with their teammates or go away on mid-season breaks. 'It is a personal choice for me. Liverpool manager Klopp has been outspoken, insisting players should get jabbed amid the rise of Premier League coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. On Monday, the Premier League announced that a 'festive firebreak' would not be imposed to help combat the spread of the Omicron variant, with officials continuing to monitor the situation closely. The general consensus among clubs is that while they could theoretically still sign an unvaccinated player, the added problems that come with it are not worth accommodating. 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. 16 per cent of Premier League players are unvaccinated, new figures show In October it was revealed six per cent of Bundesliga players are unvaccinated In Serie A only two per cent of all. Managers are also losing patience. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of Premier League footballers have been vaccinated. Chelsea's squad still contains players . Joey Barton has taken a swipe at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over his comments on unvaccinated players. Last week Premier League chief executive Richard Masters called on players to get the jab, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggested clubs will be reluctant to sign unvaccinated players. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. Football authorities have issued guidance to clubs that recommends reimposing a raft of covid restrictions. There is said to be evidence of top European clubs being reluctant to pursue a transfer due to a player's vaccination status. Premier League clubs are reportedly weighing up whether to dock the wages of unvaccinated players for each Covid-related absence from matches or training. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of. Australia changed their rules on 6 July, but any visa requests for preseason entry will have been submitted months ago. Graham Potter confirmed there were 'three to four' positive cases before the game, which they lost 1-0. Prem: 16% players unvaxxed amid COVID crisis. Dozens of Premier League stars are believed to be unvaccinated against Covid and it's claimed some top European clubs are reluctant sign them this summer as a result. Will they change their minds who knows; perhaps the stick beats the carrot as motivation and until now only the carrot has been used. Due to new coronavirus guidelines, unvaccinated players have to sit out of group sessions even if they test negative in some cases. The Premier League has finally released its latest vaccination rates among players, with 16 per cent of top-flight stars still yet to take any dose of Covid vaccine. 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. Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only). The players who refuse to be vaccinated will be held up as freedom fighters and their opinions may be entrenched even further. Top flight sides have found it harder in general to sell players this summer due to the high wages some members of their squad command, with those in question unwilling to lower their demands to prospective buyers. Premier League players who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 face being exempt from relaxed UK travel restrictions. - Don't have ESPN? Women's Premier League begins; Diana Edulji: 'We stayed in dormitories to accommodate 15-20 . The Premier League revealed on December 20 that 16 per cent of its players were yet to receive a single dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while the EFL said one in four players in its three divisions had no intention to get vaccinated when it published an update . He said:'I think it (being vaccinated) will be influential, definitely, in who clubs sign. Liverpool manager. I don't want to be passing anything to my family or be missing games myself. It turns out that all it took was for Premier League clubs to fly out on money-spinning tours to the US, Australia and Singapore for their vaccinations statuses to be implicitly revealed. The Chelsea manager is without N'Golo Kant for Wednesday night's Champions League game away to Juventus after the France international tested positive for coronavirus. 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