The Telegraph: The Premier League plans to keep the winter break to allow players a certain amount of time to rest

According to the Daily Telegraph, the Premier League is currently planning to keep the winter break of the league so that players can get a certain amount of rest.

Burnley became the club to accept a postponement decision in the latest week, with a total of 22 games postponed so far this season, though the Premier League side threw hopes to preserve the league's winter break. Burnley boss Sean Deich revealed that only 10 first-team players attended Tuesday's training session. This is burnley-related, adjusted sixth game. At present, the Premier League is actively coordinating with all parties and will arrange the schedule of the make-up as soon as possible. But because this year is another World Cup year, the Premier League hopes to keep the winter break from January 24 to February 4, so that players can have some time to rest.

The schedule during this season has been limited by FIFA's game schedule, with European internationals having less impact, but Internationals in Africa and South America have been greatly affected. It has also led to discussions about whether the club's fixture schedule could be delayed during this international competition window, but it is understood that this is not part of the Premier League's plans. UEFA said it would start the break between champions league and Europa League matches in mid-February. They also said that due to the impact of the new crown epidemic, many schedules will be flexible. In addition, the FA will also arrange some make-up matches for matches that were previously affected by the epidemic in the near future.

Former England managers have recently expressed the importance of the winter break, especially this year's World Cup matches, and they hope that the players can get enough rest. On Monday, the Premier League announced that there have been only 33 cases of COVID-19 in the past week, the lowest number of new cases in the week since December 5 last year, which could also affect the decision whether to retain the winter break.

Like many other clubs, Burnley has had injuries and cases of COVID-19, and Maxieville Corne of Burnley is also playing in the Africa Cup of Nations. Sean Deich said: "Before we played against Leicester City, the situation in the team was already very bad. It made us have to apply for an extension, it was really difficult for us to play and our situation was really unlikely to support us to continue playing. Burnley are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table, but they have only played 17 games, the fewest of any club. Sean Deich said: "I think my players can handle the intensive schedule, and while it will certainly not be easy, we will take on the challenge. ”

It is understood that Manchester City has also cancelled plans to hold training camps in Abu Dhabi. City will be given a two-week break after their match against Southampton until 5 February before they host their next game, against Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

in Ralph