Premier League teams won’t release players next month

Premier League

clubs have decided to refuse to release players for international games that will be played in the countries that are on the red list next month, and the name of the clubs that have been involved in the decision has not been revealed.

The countries on the government’s red list and have some big players in the Premier league include

Argentina

,

Brazil

, and

Egypt

.

A statement read:

"Premier League clubs have today reluctantly but unanimously decided not to release players for international matches played in red-list countries next month.

"The clubs' decision, which is strongly supported by the Premier League, will apply to nearly 60 players from 19 Premier League clubs who are due to travel to 26 red-list countries in the September international window.

"This follows FIFA's current position not to extend its temporary release exception for players required to quarantine on their return from international duty.

"Extensive discussions have taken place with both the FA and the Government to find a solution, but due to ongoing public health concerns relating to incoming travellers from red-list countries, no exemption has been granted.

"If required to quarantine on return from red-list countries, not only would players' welfare and fitness be significantly impacted, but they would also be unavailable to prepare for and play in two Premier League match rounds, a UEFA club competition matchday and the third round of the EFL Cup.

"This period takes into consideration 10 days of hotel quarantine on return to England but does not include any additional time that would be required for players to regain match fitness."

Some countries are still facing troubles with the coronavirus outbreak, despite the vaccination and the protocols that have been set to stop the outbreak; however, this decision means that the players won’t be in quarantine for ten days after their return to the country.

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