The Premier League Clubs on Wednesday by a unanimous vote approved return to full contact training.
This is another step towards restarting of the season and the latest development will allow players to train as a group and engage in tackling, but will also minimize unnecessary close body contacts.
“Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training – marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.
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“Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimizing any unnecessary close contact.
“The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.
“Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season, when conditions allow.”
The English premiere League has been on a break because of the coronavirus outbreak which has infected over 265,227 persons with 37,048 fatalities in the UK.