The Premier League is planning to resume the 19-20 season on 12th June after a 3 month break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 'Project Restart' has taken it's first steps towards resumption as Premier League players will return to training in small groups this week.
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| Troy Deeney has said wont return to training |
Even though the Premier League is confident in it's plans for the return of football, the players don't seem convinced. Troy Deeney, is one the most vocal players against the restart of the league. The Watford captain has refused to return to training amidst concerns about the safety of his family. "My son is five months and he's had breathing difficulties. I don't want to come home and put him in more danger. You've got to drive in in your own kit, you can't have showers, then drive back in the same dirty kit you've got. If I'm putting my clothing in with my son's or my missus' it's more likely to be in the house", Deeney said on Talk The Talk podcast.
Deeney is not the only player against the 'Project Restart', earlier this month Newcastle United players Danny Rose criticised the Premier League comeback plans and compared footballers to 'lab rats'. Earlier Sergio Aguero said that 'majority of players are scared' at the possibility of return to playing football, while Raheem Sterling said that players will need 4-5 weeks of training before returning. Many players are said to be against the idea of restarting premier league just to boost the morale of the people in UK during the lockdown.
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| Danny Rose has described footballers as 'lab rats' |
Chelsea duo Willian and Tammy Abraham raised doubts about potential restart as well. Willian said to The Mirror," Honestly, from what I see, a lot of players - the majority, I'd say - are uncomfortable with the idea of returning right now." Tammy Abraham echoed the concerns of his Chelsea team-mate. He said, "My father has asthma and I do not want to put him in any kind of danger.'
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| UK Government wants to restart football to boost morale of people during the lockdown |
The first coronavirus tests of the players were conducted on the weekend and 6 players from 3 clubs tested positive for deadly disease. This will only increase the growing concerns in the minds of the players.
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| Bruno Fernandes arrived at Carrington to undergo a coronavirus test |
As the world's most watched league aims for a comeback, it still looks like the premier league might need some more convincing ideas and safety guidelines for all the players, to get them on board for the restart.
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