The Premier League has given its update after its latest meeting to try and get the 2019/20 season back underway following amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The shareholders had their weekly Friday meeting earlier today and ther league has released a statement which said that no further decisions have been made yet.
The UK is to have its lockdown situation assessed next week by Prime Minster Boris Johnson and the Premier League is expected to be heavily guided by the outcome of what Government decides to do next.
The league’s latest statement said: “The League and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers.
“The League welcomed the creation of the Government medical working group for a return of elite sport, which met for the first time this morning.
“No decisions were taken at today’s Shareholders’ meeting and clubs exchanged views on the information provided regarding "Project Restart"
“It was agreed that the PFA, LMA, players and managers are key to this process and will be further consulted.
“The clubs reconfirmed their commitment to finishing the 2019/20 season, maintaining integrity of the competition and welcomed the Government’s support.”
West Ham made tentative steps towards getting back to work earlier this week as the Rush Green training ground was reopened amid very strict regulations.
Only one player is allowed to use the grass at one time, with an hour’s buffer between one leaving and another arriving in order to avoid contamination.
All buildings at the training ground are off limits and the grass is only for players who have none or struggle to get access to green spaces.
