The English Premier League announces the postponement of the Liverpool match on Boxing Day due to the emerging Corona virus

The number of coronavirus cases in the UK has alarmed health authorities

a Premier League On Thursday (23) I announced the postponement of my match boxing day Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases.

clashes between Wolverhampton e Watford, e Liverpool e Leeds United, which will have a transmission By ESPN on Star +, scheduled for Sunday (26), at 12:00, will be rescheduled.

See the statement below:

Following requests for postponement from Leeds United and Watford as a result of COVID-19, the Premier League Council met this morning and unfortunately agreed to cancel Boxing Day matches for the two affected clubs. The two matches Wolverhampton vs Watford and Liverpool vs Leeds United, both scheduled for Sunday at 12:00.

The board of directors can now make its decisions before Boxing Day to make it clear to the clubs and their fans. We apologize for the inconvenience and disruption these fan festive plans have caused.

The league knows that the decision to postpone these two games will disappoint fans and understands their frustration at a special time of year when they are looking forward to watching football. The goal of the association is to provide as much clarity as possible, but unfortunately, sometimes some postponements have to be made at short notice because safety is the priority. The League will endeavor to keep fans informed in the event that there is a risk of playing in the Tour.

The board has concluded that Leeds United will not be able to complete their match this weekend due to the number of players infected with COVID-19, injuries and illness. The club’s training ground has also been closed in consultation with the UK’s Health Safety Agency and the Premier League.

Watford still has not enough players to make a team after the match against Crystal Palace, last Saturday, after the outbreak of COVID-19. Due to the players’ departure from isolation, Watford is expected to be available for the match on Tuesday, December 28, against West Ham.

The Board is assessing match postponement requests on a case-by-case basis, based on the current rules and revised COVID-19 postponement guidelines submitted to clubs due to the new Micron variant. The board will assess a number of factors, including the club’s ability to put together a team; the status, severity and potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the club; The ability of players to prepare and play safely. The board must also consider the broader risks to the opposition and others that club representatives may be dealing with.

With recognition that many clubs are facing the COVID-19 outbreak, it is the collective intention of the clubs and the league to continue with the current fixture schedule whenever possible. The health and well-being of all involved remains our top priority and the association will continue to monitor and reflect public health guidance, always proceeding with caution. In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced emergency measures. This includes protocols such as frequent testing, wearing masks indoors, monitoring social distancing, and limiting treatment time.