In the most recent rounds of meeting between EPL clubs, the stake holders approved the implementation of the five substitution rule (increased from three) to be used in the league. The changes were approved by IFAB and leagues were free to make adjustments.
Source - https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12000299/premier-league-to-allow-five-substitutions-on-june-17-restart
Due to this changes the number of players allowed on the bench has been raised from seven to nine. These changes should be in effect at least till the end of the season.
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The Premier League has launched Project Restart and the competition is scheduled to resume on 17 June.
Having previously conducted COVID-19 tests on staff and players, now in the last test conducted on June 1 and 2, as reported by the official Premier League website, they announced a positive case from 1197 tests.
Of course, that is still a concern for everyone in the UK.
reference: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563
Having previously conducted COVID-19 tests on staff and players, now in the last test conducted on June 1 and 2, as reported by the official Premier League website, they announced a positive case from 1197 tests.
Of course, that is still a concern for everyone in the UK.
reference: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563
Yeah I also read that. Only 1 positive, and this is almost the same as last week when it was 0 tests and only a few in the Championship, which is why they allowed everyone to resume contact training. Also EPL clubs are free to start their friendly selections even before the schedule restarts. I think so far all signs are good.
The Premier League has launched Project Restart and the competition is scheduled to resume on 17 June.
Having previously conducted COVID-19 tests on staff and players, now in the last test conducted on June 1 and 2, as reported by the official Premier League website, they announced a positive case from 1197 tests.
Of course, that is still a concern for everyone in the UK.
reference: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563
Having previously conducted COVID-19 tests on staff and players, now in the last test conducted on June 1 and 2, as reported by the official Premier League website, they announced a positive case from 1197 tests.
Of course, that is still a concern for everyone in the UK.
reference: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1670563
Is Kane better now? When the leagues come back will he be able to play? I mean dude was injured seriously and was out for the "season" but right now the season is postponed very late, did he get any better? Even better, is there any player who normally wouldn't play in the league because of an injury but thanks to leagues being postponed so much that he came back? If thats the case for any player, they are very lucky but also the other teams are very unlucky and honestly there is not much anyone can do in that case, you can't just keep a player from playing just because "he would have been injured if leagues wasn't postponed" that would be silly. I can't wait to see the rosters teams will go out with.
All Spurs players are fit now, so I think they could play well again like in the early days of Mou's arrival with Kane-Son-Alli combination. It's quite silly calling other teams unlucky since all clubs should be ready and are supposed to be play against full-team-rivals any time. There are two transfer windows in every season and they should know how to take advantage of it.
Is Kane better now? When the leagues come back will he be able to play? I mean dude was injured seriously and was out for the "season" but right now the season is postponed very late, did he get any better? Even better, is there any player who normally wouldn't play in the league because of an injury but thanks to leagues being postponed so much that he came back? If thats the case for any player, they are very lucky but also the other teams are very unlucky and honestly there is not much anyone can do in that case, you can't just keep a player from playing just because "he would have been injured if leagues wasn't postponed" that would be silly. I can't wait to see the rosters teams will go out with.
Players injured before and after the outbreak of pandemic. Life is never totally fair for all. Anyway, with or without Kane, I don't think Spurs has good power to finish the season in top 4 and reserve a slot for next season of Champions League. Son Heung Min also come back but the probelms of Spurs are not only come from their strikers, but it is a systematic problem. Mourinho has not yet solved it and maybe he need one more season with the summer transfer to fix the team. 
Is Kane better now? When the leagues come back will he be able to play? I mean dude was injured seriously and was out for the "season" but right now the season is postponed very late, did he get any better? Even better, is there any player who normally wouldn't play in the league because of an injury but thanks to leagues being postponed so much that he came back? If thats the case for any player, they are very lucky but also the other teams are very unlucky and honestly there is not much anyone can do in that case, you can't just keep a player from playing just because "he would have been injured if leagues wasn't postponed" that would be silly. I can't wait to see the rosters teams will go out with.
It is an interesting method to play that many games that much back to back, but hey at least its games and I think its better than nothing. Plus there wasn't really all that much game left neither, we were almost near the end, the second part of the season started and we were about a month or two in? I don't remember when it exactly started so I can't say but we all know only few games are left.
If everyone acts responsible and there are no problems, I think we will be fine, I don't think we are going to get any troubles from the players if they are careful and with only so few games left, I feel like we are not going to be seeing anyone getting any virus before the season officially ends. The real trouble will be next year. Players will not relax this summer at all, we will have next season right after, then the summer will come with all the national games and all and the next season once again. It is going to be tough.
If everyone acts responsible and there are no problems, I think we will be fine, I don't think we are going to get any troubles from the players if they are careful and with only so few games left, I feel like we are not going to be seeing anyone getting any virus before the season officially ends. The real trouble will be next year. Players will not relax this summer at all, we will have next season right after, then the summer will come with all the national games and all and the next season once again. It is going to be tough.
When are the first games going to be starting? You guys got me all excited
From what we know so far, the first 2 games will be held on June 17th (Man City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield). These are the ones that were postponed during regular season and after them all teams will have 29 games played.
The new round will then start on June 19th and will last to 21st, so 3 days in total.
When are the first games going to be starting? You guys got me all excited
If all the leagues (almost all) restarted, especially the big four leagues, then there is no reason for UCL or EL to be cancelled. All games will be played out, with delay, or with different format. It's all about money as you said, and clubs ego themselves too.
The CL & EL will be completed, UEFA have already confirmed this. There is no chance of them cancelling them unless there is a massive second wave of the virus at a later date.
There has been talk of the 1/4 final & the semi final being only one game instead of 2 legs.
The article does not say Chelsea wants to be able to make 9 substitutions, they want the number of players on the bench to be increased from 7 to 9.
I actually support the idea, because it would give clubs a lot more space to put kids into match squads. Usually you cannot put a kid on the bench because you need to have a backup goalie, fullback, defender, 2 mids, a winger and a striker. That is 7 senior players, 2 extra spaces would be great because clubs could put under-20 players there and give them game time if they are let's say 3-0 up in 75th minute.
I actually support the idea, because it would give clubs a lot more space to put kids into match squads. Usually you cannot put a kid on the bench because you need to have a backup goalie, fullback, defender, 2 mids, a winger and a striker. That is 7 senior players, 2 extra spaces would be great because clubs could put under-20 players there and give them game time if they are let's say 3-0 up in 75th minute.
After the revolving of the European Top League, now Chelsea put forward an unusual idea that is to submit nine substitutions as the English League competition continues, as reported by Goal.
Make a 9 subs for me is acceptable in current condition at least until end of season, after all player get a normal training in the next season, federation can change that rules again. Of course this idea will be have pro and cons. If EPL want to adopt, maybe its enough with 5-6 subs. I'm supporting this idea because all football players need more training time after lock down in UK
After the revolving of the European Top League, now Chelsea put forward an unusual idea that is to submit nine substitutions as the English League competition continues, as reported by Goal.
Actually, in my opinion it's a strange submission because the proposal reaches three times the initial regulation that has been determined previously.
Chelsea put forward that, of course, because they were worried about the condition of the players who did not training for a long time, especially they also only have a short time to prepare themselves.
And when paying attention to the other side if it is applied, then each match will require even more extra time.
Actually, in my opinion it's a strange submission because the proposal reaches three times the initial regulation that has been determined previously.
Chelsea put forward that, of course, because they were worried about the condition of the players who did not training for a long time, especially they also only have a short time to prepare themselves.
And when paying attention to the other side if it is applied, then each match will require even more extra time.
This gives UEFA a smaller environment to work with and with proper management the UCL season can be resumed and completed.
Leagues can kick off around the world but for how long, will and hit by the pandemic bring us back to no football again?
If all the leagues (almost all) restarted, especially the big four leagues, then there is no reason for UCL or EL to be cancelled. All games will be played out, with delay, or with different format. It's all about money as you said, and clubs ego themselves too.
Only four nations are currently still represented in the UCL campaign: Italy, Spain, Germany, France and England. One of the lague has already resumed, with two others resuming later this month.This gives UEFA a smaller environment to work with and with proper management the UCL season can be resumed and completed.
The EPL resumes on the 17th of June, and by then we would have had a decision on Manchester City's ban appeal; scheduled for 8th-10th. This would influence the race for a UCL spot next season.
I am not a fan of Ligue 1 either but maybe thought it as another option of betting. PSG are good option to bet and build up the bankroll slowly so kinda bit sad.
The odds for them is pretty low, and the fact that they can't be invincible like Arsenal in 2004 is so funny, especially if we comparing their squad value with the other Ligue 1 participants. I'd rather bet on Monaco or Lyon even though both of them still trying to find back their best shape.Back to a business day, for the first time, BBC will be broadcasting an EPL match, but only for 4 matches in TV and for other games will be on subscription channels. Of course, this can be a good income for the association because after COVID-19 all organizations need fresh money. As we know, EPL will start on June 17. But, to prevent Coronavirus from spreading again, the match will be no fans to support.
If it's Premier League, there are always many TV channels that want to get the broadcasting deal. As long as the league is back, the money will come for sure. I just heard PL will use FIFA 20 crowd noise in the game, but really, it would be bit weird watching empty stadium with the noises lol. I think that they Champions League is going to be cancelled.
In order for the CL matches to happen all leagues should have started and teams should be prepared. This needs a lot of time to happen and we are already on June.
In order for the CL matches to happen all leagues should have started and teams should be prepared. This needs a lot of time to happen and we are already on June.
Yeah, I don’t think the CL or EL will be cancelled. UEFA are very keen for them to both be completed, there is a hell of a lot of money involved & sponsorship deals that need to be met.
If all the leagues (almost all) restarted, especially the big four leagues, then there is no reason for UCL or EL to be cancelled. All games will be played out, with delay, or with different format. It's all about money as you said, and clubs ego themselves too.
Back to a business day, for the first time, BBC will be broadcasting an EPL match, but only for 4 matches in TV and for other games will be on subscription channels. Of course, this can be a good income for the association because after COVID-19 all organizations need fresh money. As we know, EPL will start on June 17. But, to prevent Coronavirus from spreading again, the match will be no fans to support.
I think that they Champions League is going to be cancelled.
In order for the CL matches to happen all leagues should have started and teams should be prepared. This needs a lot of time to happen and we are already on June.
In order for the CL matches to happen all leagues should have started and teams should be prepared. This needs a lot of time to happen and we are already on June.
Yeah, I don’t think the CL or EL will be cancelled. UEFA are very keen for them to both be completed, there is a hell of a lot of money involved & sponsorship deals that need to be met.
If this cancels it may be a lot of money lost including sponsors who have funded it so that this match will continue in a safe place.
We are waiting for the next update whether this will happen in August because this June we will see the EPL continue again.
Champions league restarting is really not a good idea because we are talking apples and oranges here with the leagues. When you are playing league games you are playing inside your nation, you are still responsible for the country you are in and they are responsible for you, that's it, however when you are going to another nation, you are not playing just some games, you are travelling to another country and coming back, that is much much more risky.
Not saying it won't start, it is already decided I am afraid, which means it will be played for sure, but it doesn't change the fact that champions league is much more scary than the regular leagues. However one thing is for sure, by august we are going to be doing much better with this corona deal unless some second wave starts, and if that happens it could be cancelled anyway.
Not saying it won't start, it is already decided I am afraid, which means it will be played for sure, but it doesn't change the fact that champions league is much more scary than the regular leagues. However one thing is for sure, by august we are going to be doing much better with this corona deal unless some second wave starts, and if that happens it could be cancelled anyway.
Since They'll be playing behind closed doors, I think it's safe to say that it shouldn't be a problem regardless of the current pandemic assuming the clubs playing CL adhere to guidelines of each and every country they will be visiting. Also, We don't really know how the pandemic would be in August. For now, UEFA governing should continously observe as leagues resume and draft out a plan for UCL. Until that happens, I'd be enjoying the Premier League.
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