Germany's Bundesliga have revealed that 94 per cent of players and staff are vaccinated, while Italy's Serie A's vaccination rate is 98 per cent. I can make the decision for myself, and everybody else needs to reflect about it and take a risk or not. Join the debate! Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of . Premier League players that are unvaccinated could be forced to follow separate rules from their jabbed counterparts as league chiefs look to reduce Covid-19 outbreaks. The Premier League has reported that 16% of players registered with its 20 member clubs have yet to receive a first vaccine against COVID-19 and that only 77% of players are classed as fully vaccinated after receiving two doses. Unvaccinated Premier League players are struggling to find a move away from their clubs as sides around Europe remain reluctant to sign them. Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only). Last week, Brighton vs Tottenham, as well as Spurs' Europa Conference League meeting with Rennes, were postponed as well. There had been confusion over the issue in recent months with contradictory . The report further stated that. If you are forced to spend a fortnight 10,000 miles from home while several of your key players train with the Under-23s at home because they did not listen to your advice, you can understand why it might grate a touch. Something went wrong, please try again later. Their managers, often father figures to young players, have urged and urged until they can urge no more. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign forward Raheem Sterling for an initial fee of 47.5 million fee plus bonuses. The terms of the memo were agreed upon with the N.F.L. "I am vaccinated. Players Association, said Dawn Aponte, the league's chief football administrative officer. Qatari authorities expected to insist on a high level of inoculation to ensure the. November's numbers showed 59 per cent of players across the EFL are fully vaccinated, while 16 per cent have either had a single jab or intend to be vaccinated. "No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the league, and player vaccination rates will now be publicly communicated at the end of each month, beginning in January.". "If one [player] gets Covid and he [the unvaccinated player] was around him in the last four days, he will be in isolation. On Monday, the Premier League announced that a 'festive firebreak' would not be imposed to help combat the spread of the Omicron variant, with officials continuing to monitor the situation closely. On this, attitudes are said to be changing. In most cases, absences were recorded as entry requirements. A team will have to. Clubs on the continent are still expected to make exceptions to this unwritten rule, yet the consensus is they're 'too much trouble to accommodate'. The greater concern will be that. Calls to have Saturday's game with Brighton to be postponed were accepted on Thursday, and it has emerged that United would have had only seven available players for that game such is the impact of the outbreak. As reported by The Athletic, he wrote to clubs:'We have collectively highlighted the importance of vaccination and it has never been more important. According to The Telegraph, European clubs are not prepared to pursue an interest in unvaccinated players to avoid another potential spike in COVID-19 infection. 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'Players who have had one or two doses are required to wait for the appropriate time period before receiving either their second or booster vaccinations. Various countries, such as the US, require visitors to be vaccinated. TheTelegraphhave reported that clubs remain fearful of a spike in covid infections. According to the Daily Mail, with fixtures and training expected to continue to be affected over the coming weeks, Premier League clubs are considering penalising players who refuse to get vaccinations. There has also been consideration into trips to away fixtures as well as how players share indoor space as well as looking at new ways to avoid interaction. Chelsea's squad still contains players yet to . 'If a player is not vaccinated at all, he is a constant threat for all of us. 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Premier League clubs are reportedly weighing up whether to dock the wages of unvaccinated players for each Covid-related absence from matches or training. That doesn't necessarily mean they've not been vaccinated, however. In certain scenarios involving an outbreak, unvaccinated players will be unable to travel with their teammates or go away on mid-season breaks. The Premier League revealed on December 20 that 16 per cent of its players were yet to receive a single dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while the EFL said one in four players in its three divisions had no intention to get vaccinated when it published an update . Dozens of Premier League stars are believed to be unvaccinated against Covid and it's claimed some top European clubs are reluctant sign them this summer as a result. Premier League says 16 percent players unvaccinated amid COVID-19 crisis Skip to navigation Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Josh Sargent, Lukas Rupp and Pierre Lees-Melou were absent from the squad that faced Aston Villa in midweek for 'Covid-related' reasons, but whileChristos Tzolis is the only confirmed player to test positive, more positive test results have been returned. Liverpool manager. There is said to be evidence of top European clubs being reluctant to pursue a transfer due to a player's vaccination status. "We are clearly moving back to stricter measures around the team environment and at LFC we are absolutely OK with that. It is not for me to sit here and say everyone has to get vaccinated but I want everyone to be safe so I would probably advise them to get it. The NHS vaccination rate for a single dose in England for 25-29 year olds is 78.5%, with the average age of a Premier League player being 26.9. France does not allow unvaccinated people to. But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken out publicly in favour of players getting the jab as their moral duty, a view which was supported by Leeds chief executive Angus Kinnear. The Mirror now report that unvaccinated players might be forced to train separately from their jabbed team-mates, which is one of many measures being considered. The same story revealed that two top flight clubs had no more than six players vaccinated against coronavirus. The British government intends that from October 1 all match attendees. The news comes after Chelsea pair N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were not included in the club's 29-man squad for their pre-season tour to the US due their "Covid vaccination status". Though roughly 90% of NBA players are vaccinated as training camp approaches Tuesday, tension exists between those around the league mandated to be vaccinated and the nearly 40 unvaccinated . That figure indicates that 16 per cent of stars are still yet to receive their first dosage. The Bees have 13 cases among players and staff the club are now calling for a circuit-breaker szhutdown to help clubs recover. Last month Bayern Munich refused to pay five unvaccinated players for every game or training day they missed due to quarantining after coming into contact with a Covid-positive case. That is one of the measures under consideration from the Premier League who are putting together a range of enhanced safety measures to try and reduce Covid outbreaks. With another international window approaching, clubs are facing further stand-offs with national associations over their willingness to release players. Football authorities have issued guidance to clubs that recommends reimposing a raft of covid restrictions. "I follow the advice of smart, educated people who know their field because theyve dedicated their lives to it and have studied it. Should football stop to deal with rising coronavirus cases? We have fans starting to come back into stadiums a bit slower than England but vaccine rates for players are a lot higher. Speaking at the Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony, Bellingham said:'Footballers have a platform in society. Chelsea have jetted off to America for pre-season training tour . The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The EFL confirmed a quarter of players at its 72 member clubs "do not intend to get a vaccine" against Covid last December. Premier League clubs barred their Brazilian contingent from travelling for their country's World Cup qualifier with Argentina as Brazil remained on the UK's 'red' travel list. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. . Unvaccinated players are thought to be fuelling football's Covid fixture crisis, with the EFL confirming yesterday that 25 per cent of footballers across its three divisions are refusing to get. After Brentford, the Blues became the latest club to be hit by a Covid outbreak, after it was confirmed ahead of their game with Everton that four more first-team players had tested positive. August 30, 2022 11:03 AM. The Chelsea manager is without N'Golo Kant for Wednesday night's Champions League game away to Juventus after the France international tested positive for coronavirus. According to the UK government, 93.2 per cent of the population have received their first dose, while 69.5 per cent have had three doses. Meanwhile, managers like Thomas Tuchel say they are powerless in trying to get players to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. Saw their midweek game with Burnley postponed just hours before kick-off. Will they change their minds who knows; perhaps the stick beats the carrot as motivation and until now only the carrot has been used. Will managers relent on their preference for vaccinated players? The most recent figures for the Premier . They have had the fear-mongering and conspiracy theories dismissed with evidence by experts. English top flight clubs are said to be "frustrated" with the club vs. country row. Something went wrong, please try again later. Bellingham revealed that he has had both of his Covid vaccinations and a booster. NGolo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were missing for Chelsea, Phil Foden and John Stones for Manchester City. If possible, take a COVID-19 test on a matchday to check there is no risk of passing on the virus. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. Get instant access. 'It is a personal choice for me. The Premier League revealed on December 20 that 16 per cent of its players were yet to receive a single dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, while the EFL said one in four players in its three divisions had no intention to get vaccinated when it published an update .