- Worries fans may gather outside grounds or to watch matches
- Friday meeting will discuss viability of 9 June or any return
Premier League clubs are concerned about supporters gathering outside stadiums if the season resumes and fear football will be blamed if breaches of physical distancing guidelines result in a rise in coronavirus cases.
Although the government this week declared its desire to see football back “as soon as possible”, it is understood a range of potential complications will be raised when top-flight clubs hold a pivotal meeting on Friday to discuss how to complete the season.
Written by Jacob Steinberg
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/apr/28/premier-league-clubs-fear-becoming-scapegoats-if-game-returns-too-soon under the title “Premier League clubs fear becoming scapegoats if game returns too soon”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
