LONDON, (Reuters) – Premier League soccer clubs yesterday voted unanimously to return to contact training, including tackling, as the English top flight moved a step closer to a resumption after the shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus following a meeting of all 20 clubs, said: “Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact.
Clubs last week began the first phase of ‘Project Restart’ after agreeing to a return to training in small groups under strict limitations and no contact.
A third round of testing took place on Monday and Tuesday with another four positives, the Premier League said.
No matches have been played in the Premier League since March when the coronavirus pandemic shut down world sport.
Today Premier League shareholders will discuss the business aspects of ‘Project Restart’, including a possible broadcast rebate and what to do if the season is curtailed.
