The Premier League finds itself again under the threat of the Covid-19 after Manchester City’s Monday night match versus Everton was postponed.
The Citizens had already announced on Dec. 25 there had been four positive tests at the club for two players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus.
Speaking after West Brom’s 5-0 home loss to Leeds United on Tuesday night, Sam Allardyce has called Premier League to take break due to the coronavirus outbreak at City.
“Everyone’s safety is more important than anything else. When I listen to the news the variant virus transmits quicker than the original virus, so we can only do the right thing which is have a circuit break.” Allardyce said.
“Very concerned and has called on the authorities to suspend the Premier League for a sustained period. I am 66 years old and the last thing I want to do is catch Covid-19.
“I’m very concerned for myself and football in general. We had one positive this week and it seems to be creeping around no matter how hard we try.” Allardyce added.
The Premier League has confirmed on Dec. 21, that 18 players and staff have tested positive for Covid-19, the higest number since last August testing began.
Gary Neville on the orher hand, he doesn’t want to see the Premier League season postponed either. The former of United player believed Premier League has proven the last six months it can operate safely.
“Football has proven through the last 6 months it can operate safely. It was right to be cautious and concerned through the first lockdown when the virus was new and unknown. It shouldn’t stop now in my opinion. This virus isn’t going anywhere in 2-4 weeks!” Neville tweeted on his Twitter.
Meanwhile, Burnley manager Sean Dyche is confident all the Premier League players are working within very strict protocols to limit the spread of coronavirus.
