Manchester City wins. Is Premier League getting cancelled due to Covid?
The recent widespread of covid-19 is troubling all the fans and clubs who want to play the remaining half-season of the Premier League. In 2021 after the use of vaccines on the majority of people it was expected that the coronavirus will decline and we won’t have to face lockdown again.
However, the past few weeks have been terrible for English football fans as the Board is cancelling most of their matches in the areas having a widespread of covid. The move came out after the new covid cases numbers started to rise. On Thursday alone they registered 87k+ cases which is a record high after the previous year’s situation.
"I'm concerned not because they're going to cancel the Premier League, I'm concerned because the virus is still here."
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 14, 2021
Pep Guardiola expresses his concerns about Covid-19 as more Premier League clubs are effected. pic.twitter.com/XEhdscdQRi
Our football stars are also like other humans and they are also getting affected by this virus. As of now, 42 players has been tested positive and with this pace, it would be likely that the clubs won’t be able to play any more matches before Christmas.
There are plenty of reports and rumours out with little truth behind them. People vaccinated themselves yet they fear getting the virus. It is true that it is appearing again just before Christmas and we can do nothing but wait for it to pass.
🏆 Premier League clubs would like a break from the game due to the continued spread of Covid-19
— 22betTanzania (@22betTanzania) December 17, 2021
😷 League chiefs face tough decisions as Omicron variant threatens to take over English football#premierleague #covid #22bet pic.twitter.com/GhTV3lbaBp
Is Premier League getting cancelled?
If things go bad to worse then it’s likely that the Premier League will get cancelled. In that case, the current table will be assumed as the final one and the winner will be decided whoever leads before the start of this postpone period. As of now, Manchester City leads the race followed by Liverpool and Chelsea FC who aren’t far behind. Man City will be crowned as winners if they cancel the Premier League.
Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Callum Hudson-Odoi have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss their match against Everton today.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 16, 2021
Nine Premier League games have been postponed because of COVID-19 outbreaks. pic.twitter.com/JyrsaKulPO
Who is responsible?
No virus can be contained completely or controlled unless every person protects themselves for the betterment of society. Some people blame the players for not getting vaccinated causing this new covid wave among other players. In Spain, the Atletico Madrid’s goalkeeper was ill before their derby clash yet he decided to play against Real Madrid. After some days Real Madrid got Modric, Marcelo and many other players positive with covid. La Liga and Madrid are calling on the authorities to inspect this issue and prosecute them.
It’s true that not all the players were vaccinated but we can’t blame the players for spreading covid when the whole country is facing the same issue.
Alongside Luka Modric and Marcelo, Real Madrid have confirmed Marco Asensio, Rodrygo, Andriy Lunin and Gareth Bale have tested positive for COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/X33ejJXp1b
— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 16, 2021
What happens to the fans?
The amount of surge seen in the recent days of covid-19 is easy to project that fans won’t be able to watch the match live from stadiums even after getting vaccinated. In the current matches, they are allowing fans only if they fulfil certain requirements but in future, this privilege might end and we might have to face empty stadiums again.
Attending a #PL match? You must:
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 16, 2021
✅ Be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative lateral flow test
✅ Complete your COVID-19 self declaration on your club’s website
✅ Only attend if you can show your COVID pass
✅ Wear a face covering
✅ Follow public health guidance pic.twitter.com/FnugbLDg3S
Is there any solution?
The only solution in times of a pandemic is to keep yourself away from everyone leaving your FAMILY. In their case, if they want to continue playing then they should all be considered a family who eat, sleep and play together. It will also come at the price of not seeing their family or getting social.
If the management succeeds in completely isolating all the players and staff then football can continue in England. If not then we might face a similar situation just like the last year.
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