Ahead of EPL League Resumption, Teams Resume Training... Social Distancing Measures Established

The English Premier League aims to resume on the 12th of next month and is set to restart team training on the 18th. Meanwhile, social distancing measures have been established to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Min Jun-young Intern Reporter] The English Premier League (EPL) is preparing to resume team training on the 18th, aiming to restart on the 12th of next month, and has established social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

On the 12th (local time), the British BBC obtained an official document related to the resumption of training, which was distributed to EPL managers and players, and reported its contents.

According to the BBC, from the 18th, team training sessions will be gradually allowed under strict social distancing and quarantine measures.

Training time is limited to 75 minutes, and tackling during training is prohibited.

Additionally, the number of players gathering in a group is limited to a maximum of five, and they are not allowed to gather in common areas other than the medical room or gym.

After each training session, corner flags, balls, cones, goalposts, and the ground must be disinfected.

Also, players must complete a temperature check and health questionnaire before training every day and undergo testing twice a week.

Players are prohibited from sharing transportation to and from the training ground, and using team vehicles or public transportation is also forbidden.

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