From the new crown infection case in one team in Manchester United to the isolation of multiple teams in the entire Premier League, this time has passed less than a week, which shows that the new round of the epidemic has had a great impact on sports events. Although it is only a postponement arrangement for some games at present, and the Premier League official has not "relaxed" to consider the postponement, it has to be said that if the epidemic is allowed to continue like this without taking effective measures, the Premier League is really not without the possibility of suspension.
If the epidemic continues, Klopp may also face a situation where no one is available
Before the current round of chelsea and Liverpool matches, a number of players were unable to play due to the new crown infection, but the two teams played as scheduled and was completed with a full audience. Liverpool manager Klopp, who had hoped to score three points after the game, felt a little helpless and confused about the current epidemic situation, saying: "This is a very tricky situation, no one knows exactly what tomorrow will be. We'll go to training unless someone tells us something else is going to happen. I've never met three players on matchday who had to quit. On top of that, because the players are vaccinated, they don't feel obvious, which is good and we need to wait for them. I don't know if there's a need for a league suspension, I don't have the answer. ”
It can be said that the Germans have spoken out a lot of people's hearts, "don't know", "not clear" and other words are now used most often when describing the epidemic, although it sounds a bit perfunctory, but it is a big truth, because everyone really does not know what the next step will be. As of now, the 10 Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed by 5 due to the new crown epidemic, and as for whether the remaining 5 games can be played on time, no one dares to pack tickets now, because the spread of the epidemic is too fast, and no one can predict what will happen after that.
Tottenham's two games have been postponed
Because of this, in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of clubs are pushing for a temporary suspension in the Premier League. Due to the increasing number of cases caused by the Omiljung variant virus, some senior members of the Premier League have been proposed to suspend the Premier League until 8-9 next January, when the third round of the FA Cup will be played.
According to ESPN, if the proposal is adopted, it will mean that the Premier League will postpone four rounds of the league, starting with this weekend's tournament and lasting until 1-2 next January. According to the proposal, the Premier League will restart on January 15. A number of Premier League fixtures have been postponed, including Manchester United's midweek away game against Brentford and weekend against Brighton. United reportedly only have nine first-team players available to play against Brentford, compared to just seven against Brighton. Previously, Brentford boss Thomas Frank has called for a suspension of premier league matches this weekend as his side has recently seen some covid-19-positive cases.
Is it to continue the adventure forward? Or do you press the stop button temporarily? This is indeed a difficult choice for the Premier League, but the time is not waiting, they must make up their minds as soon as possible.
Text/Beiqing Sports Zhang Kunlong