Germany has seen its virus transmission rate soar upwards after it relaxed some of its strict lockdown measures last week.
Originally seen as the European model to follow there is now concern about a second peak in Germany which has forced football authorities to insist on extraordinary measures to which football clubs would be subjected in order to stage matches behind closed doors this month. Squads will be tested twice a week for coronavirus and have food delivered to hotel rooms during periods of isolation.
Officials outlined the protocols for squads during meetings earlier on Friday, with the Premier League closely watching and hoping to replicate the model if successful.
Bundesliga matches are due to be played on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the following stipulations:
- Players tested the day before a game.
- Results on matchday to clear them to play. Isolation for two weeks after a positive test.
- Travel to matches in three-team buses for social distancing.
- Players to enter the pitch separately.
- No handshakes.
- Players to stay in hotels around matches with no visitors allowed and food being delivered to rooms by club staff.
On Friday night FC Kðln revealed three positive tests among their players and staff but those who were negative carried on training.
A statement read: “After an assessment of the cases by the responsible health authorities, the three people who tested positive will go into a 14-day quarantine at home. FC Köln will not confirm any names out of respect for the privacy of those affected. FC Köln’s training can continue as planned, according to the hygiene and infection control measures that have been in place since April 6 in group training”
Did I get that right? Social distancing on the coach. No handshakes, then you can lay all over each other for 90 minutes. Including breathing over each other, cuddling at corners, falling on each other during tackles. On top of this falling players will have to dodge the numerous patches of spit and snot littered about the pitch. Sounds sensible and safe for the players doesn’t it?
Yeh , mooro66uk , you got that right but you missed players having to step onto to pitch one at a time before engaging in physical contact . Couldn’t be more ludicrous . To restart the season is the craziest thing they could possibly do . I think I’m right to say it takes a majority of 14 for any vote to carry in the PL . I’ve Heard the vote was split on 11 for a no restart but not sure if that’s accurate .
I think what you are quoting is out assessment in an article was that the vote was LIKELY to be equal of 1 either way when 14 is needed