As of now, 23% of Premier League players are not classed as fully vaccinated and are therefore at risk of a 10-day isolation period as described above. Due to new coronavirus guidelines, unvaccinated players have to sit out of group sessions even if they test negative in some cases. The. Unvaccinated players will be excluded from any easing of restrictions regarding 'red' travel list countries. 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Meanwhile, managers like Thomas Tuchel say they are powerless in trying to get players to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. Their training complex is closed until Tuesday at least, in order to reduce the risk of transmission. Neverthless, their game with Everton went ahead and was drawn. I can make the decision for myself, and everybody else needs to reflect about it and take a risk or not. I think it's a serious question and vaccination seems to be a proper protection. Had a request for Wednesday's game with Wolves to be postponed rejected by the Premier League following an outbreak at the club. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. It's part of the UK Government's. Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of docking unvaccinated players' wages if they miss training and games because they are isolating. If possible, take a COVID-19 test on a matchday to check there is no risk of passing on the virus. Football. It might be 100 per cent now or as close as is possible, so thats important. According to the Daily Mail, with fixtures and training expected to continue to be affected over the coming weeks, Premier League clubs are considering penalising players who refuse to get vaccinations. 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. The Premier League regularly releases details of how many players and club staff have been tested for Covid-19 and the number of positive tests, and some individual teams have disclosed . Despite managers including Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel raising concerns about fulfilling fixture demands in the midst of surging numbers of positive cases, the Premier League decided to continue with games until further notice. Earlier this week, the Blues left for the United States for their pre-season training tour without Kante and Loftus-Cheek because of their COVID-19 vaccination status. Meanwhile, Chelsea are in the market for a midfielder. 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. Chelsea recently announced that N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were left out of their squad for the club's pre-season tour to the United States due to their vaccination status. With another international window approaching, clubs are facing further stand-offs with national associations over their willingness to release players. 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. With the United Kingdom operating under the so-called "Plan B" coronavirus measures, which do not include social restrictions such as a national lockdown, the Premier League clubs have chosen to attempt to play on through the problems that have engulfed the game over the past 10 days. 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. "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. Jurgen Klopp compared those who refuse the jab to drunk drivers. 894646. Unvaccinated players in Germany have been forced to have PCR tests at least twice a week all season and, if they have not had a PCR test in the prior 48 hours, they must have an antigen test on. 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. Liverpool manager Klopp has been outspoken, insisting players should get jabbed amid the rise of Premier League coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant. ", I remember a lot of people turned on Fergie | Andy Mitten on Man United, 2023 Newstalk, Bauer Media Audio Ireland LP, Reg #LP3374. "The risk is just incredibly low," he told . While the Premier League has not released any vaccination figures for its players since October, the number of anti-vaxxers in the top flight is thought to be similar and is being identified as a key reason why the Omicron variant is causing so much disruption. Premier League players that are unvaccinated could be forced to follow separate rules, Bruno Lage and his Wolves side have led the way in the Premier League, Premier League chiefs are looking to avoid any further outbreaks, Jurgen Klopp has been open about his views on vaccination. But to some, that message is clearly not getting through. "I can make the decision for myself, and everybody else needs to reflect about it and take a risk or not. After Brentford, the Blues became the latest club to be hit by a Covid outbreak, after it was confirmed ahead of their game with Everton that four more first-team players had tested positive. The Serbian star is currently barred from entering the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19, but . 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. Hannah Fry meets seven unvaccinated people to investigate why around four million adults remain unvaccinated against Covid-19, and to find out if any of them will change their mind. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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According to The Telegraph, European clubs are not prepared to pursue an interest in unvaccinated players to avoid another potential spike in COVID-19 infection. With the most significant overhaul of players in the club's history . Chelsea's unvaccinated players look set to miss next month's Champions League tie at French club Lille after Uefa updated its Covid-19 rules. That figure indicates that 16 per cent of stars are still yet to receive their first dosage. "I have no issue telling you I received my booster jab as soon as I was eligible and again that will be the case for many if not nearly all within our ranks in the coming days and weeks.". 'That may be one thing they need to look at and also the fans, making sure they can go to the games safely is the most important thing.'. Case numbers are currently unknown but a large outbreak saw their game with Brentford postponed. Novak Djokovic's bid to gain entry to the United States for ATP events at Indian wells and Miami received support from the US Tennis Association and US Open . People returning from countries on the 'red' list must quarantine for a period of ten days. And . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But should there be a Covid outbreak this winter it could force nations to reimpose stricter rules. 'The League also confirmed to its clubs today that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84 per cent of players on the vaccination journey. As reported by The Athletic, he wrote to clubs:'We have collectively highlighted the importance of vaccination and it has never been more important. The comments below have not been moderated. There has also been consideration into trips to away fixtures as well as how players share indoor space as well as looking at new ways to avoid interaction. . 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. Saw their midweek game with Burnley postponed just hours before kick-off. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. People in their 20s get their news and their advice from myriad sources. In figures released by the EFL on Thursday, a quarter of players in the leagues below the top tier of English football "do not intend to get the jab". 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. Premier League clubs barred their Brazilian contingent from travelling for their country's World Cup qualifier with Argentina as Brazil remained on the UK's 'red' travel list. That comes after it was revealed in October that only six per cent of Bundesliga stars were unvaccinated, with two per cent of Serie A players and staff not having the vaccine. Published: 18:08 GMT, 20 December 2021 | Updated: 18:59 GMT, 20 December 2021. Various countries, such as the US, require visitors to be vaccinated. Leeds, Wolves, Brentford and Southampton have vaccinated more than 90% of their staff. The Premier League is consulting with clubs over changes to the Covid-19 postponement criteria in the wake of falling case numbers among clubs and in the . Several clubs in the top flight and many further down the pyramid are exploring whether they could legally dock unvaccinated players wages. 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 . In a statement, the Premier League said: "The League also confirmed to its clubs today that 92% of players and club staff have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84% of players on the vaccination journey. In his programme notes for last Thursday's match against Newcastle, Klopp wrote: "My message around this has always been simple and clear, I hope: I trust experts. His ebullience was easier because Liverpool have almost a 100 per cent vaccination rate. Midfielder Thiago also tested positive for Covid before Sunday's trip to Spurs and Jurgen Klopp said it is 'not possible' for the Reds to continue playing if more players fall ill. 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 Premier League had proposed a compromise where players have a five-day period in a club bubble upon their return. The NHS vaccination rate for a single dose in England for 25-29 year olds is 78.5%, with the average age of a Premier League player being 26.9. Premier League players who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 face being exempt from relaxed UK travel restrictions. PREMIER LEAGUE stars could face missing matches if they refuse to take up the coronavirus vaccine under new rules being laid out by the Government. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Perhaps the problem is not insufficient information, but an overload of it. I think that would go too far. 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. But amid concerns over a low take-up of vaccination among players, the Premier League also pledged to "work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff "in an effort to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the fixture list. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of. The most recent figure before today's announcement was revealed in October, where 68 per cent of stars had been double vaccinated. ': 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. "I follow the advice of smart, educated people who know their field because theyve dedicated their lives to it and have studied it. August 30, 2022 11:03 AM. On Sunday three further matches were played, but Liverpool were missing players such as Thiago, Fabinho and Virgil van Dijk due to Covid-19, while Chelsea could only name six players on their bench out of a possible nine, with two of them being goalkeepers. Would have been without several players for Tottenham's visit on Thursday due to Covid before the game was postponed - despite initial calls being rejected - hours before kick-off. "As I have spoken about before, we have a very high take-up of the vaccine at our club and have done for a long time. 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 . Premier League CEO Richard Masters has warned clubs of tougher restrictions Masters said league was exploring additional measures for unjabbed players Around 16 percent of Premier. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Speaking for the first time about the issue of unvaccinated players, Maheta Molango said players who had not yet been jabbed against Covid-19 should seek out proper scientific evidence. This is . There is growing pressure on the unvaccinated to get jabbed as their teammates believe they are putting their health at risk. 'No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League, and player vaccination rates will now be publicly communicated at the end of each month, beginning in January. Dozens of Premier League players are reportedly refusing the vaccine Credit: Getty. Those who tested positive for the virus are expected to return in the next couple of days after completing their 10-day self-isolation period. 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. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. "I have no issue telling you I received my booster jab as soon as I was eligible and again that will be the case for many if not nearly all within our ranks in the coming days and weeks.". "Of course we take actions and then are responsible for them, and we don't like to lose players. They also know discussing players individually would be to betray trust. In a bid to allow for greater transparency, the Premier League said that from January they will publish vaccination results at the end of each month. 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. In most cases, absences were recorded as entry requirements. The issue of unvaccinated players is also a concern for managers as they approach the January transfer window. The Canaries had discussions with the Premier League over Saturday's clash with West Ham and it was agreed to postpone as they have an insufficient number of players available. Premier League players who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19 face being exempt from relaxed UK travel restrictions. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Please, One in four EFL players refusing to be jabbed as six more Premier League matches are called off, Fans at Premier League grounds are being asked to take precautions but many of those on the pitch are still not fully vaccinated. What's your thoughts on vaccinations? 2 min read. As cases rise towards winter, and international travel continues to increase, it becomes more relevant still. The British government intends that from October 1 all match attendees. Women's Premier League begins; Diana Edulji: 'We stayed in dormitories to accommodate 15-20 . Your login session has expired. For more from Matt OConnor-Simpson, follow him on Twitter! Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. The Three Lions have all but sealed their place in. Premier League players deemed surplus to requirements are often forced to move abroad due to Championship clubs not being . Other players to have scored four Premier League goals this season include Hwang Hee-Chan (nine shots), Reece James (10), Roberto Firmino (10), Pablo Fornals (16) and Conor Gallagher (20). According to the Daily Mail, between 30 and 35 per cent of Prem stars have been vaccinated.. 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