Chelsea's unvaccinated players are expected to be allowed to play in France against Lille next month
3 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea's unvaccinated players are expected to be allowed to play in France against Lille next month

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel is confident Chelsea’s unvaccinated players will be available for next month’s Champions League last 16 second leg tie in Lille. Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea's unvaccinated players will be allowed to play in France There had previously been concerns that he may have to leave unjabbed players at home But a recent easing of the rules means Chelsea’s unvaccinated players can travel provided they have an exemption. And we need everybody.’ Meanwhile, Sportsmail understands Reece James will this week make his return to action following a hamstring injury that has kept him out since the end of December. Chelsea face Lille in the first leg tomorrow night as they look to retain the trophy they won by beating Manchester City last May in Porto.

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Premier League: Unvaxed stars are giving clubs a huge headache
2 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Unvaxed stars are giving clubs a huge headache

Daily Mail  

Over 19 months have passed since the NHS administered the first vaccine, yet English football continues to be gripped by Covid-19. On Monday, it emerged Crystal Palace were taking just 10 senior outfield players on their tour of Singapore and Australia, with key men Wilfried Zaha, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi and Michael Olise among those staying behind. Chelsea midfielders N'Golo …

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss Chelsea's pre-season tour
2 years, 8 months ago

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss Chelsea's pre-season tour

Daily Mail  

N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not travel with Chelsea on their pre-season tour of the United States because of their Covid-19 vaccination status. Chelsea midfielders N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss their pre-season tour of the United States because of their Covid-19 vaccination status The absence of the two midfielders will affect Thomas Tuchel's pre-season preparations France international …

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues
3 years, 2 months ago

Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Confederation said on Friday players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in this year’s league championship, The CBF said it was in constant contact with health bodies and had sent an updated list of requirements to member clubs. "One of these is the obligation to present a full vaccination certificate against COVID-19 to the CBF’s …

Chelsea's unvaccinated players set to miss Champions League match at Lille after UEFA statement
3 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea's unvaccinated players set to miss Champions League match at Lille after UEFA statement

Daily Mail  

UEFA has warned that Chelsea may have to leave unvaccinated players at home when they travel to France to face Lille in the last 16 of the Champions League next month. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is waiting to hear if some players may miss Lille trip in March UEFA has now said ‘in principle’, it expects teams to comply with …

Wayne Rooney warns unvaccinated Derby stars they could lose their place
3 years, 3 months ago

Wayne Rooney warns unvaccinated Derby stars they could lose their place

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has warned Derby’s unvaccinated players that they risk losing their places for good due to England’s isolation rules. This has forced healthy players across the EFL to miss dozens of games and, while Rooney will not try to influence his players’ stance on vaccination directly, he hinted it could affect their careers. Wayne Rooney has warned Derby’s unvaccinated …

Thomas Tuchel furious with the Premier League over decision to play against Wolves
3 years, 3 months ago

Thomas Tuchel furious with the Premier League over decision to play against Wolves

Daily Mail  

Thomes Tuchel accused the Premier League of putting his players at risk by refusing to accept Chelsea's request to postpone their clash with Wolves. 'We were putting the health and safety of players at huge risk, physically as well as with Covid,' said Tuchel, who also lost Trevoh Chalobah and Hakim Ziyech to injury in this game. Thomas Tuchel says …

Liverpool Will Not Sign Unvaccinated Players, Announces Manager Juergen Klopp
3 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool Will Not Sign Unvaccinated Players, Announces Manager Juergen Klopp

News 18  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said players not vaccinated against COVID-19 pose a health risk and it was unlikely the Merseyside club would sign players who refuse the vaccine. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard and his Crystal Palace counterpart Patrick Vieira both said that vaccine status might be a consideration when signing new players as cases continue to rise in the …

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante Tests Positive for Coronavirus Ahead of Juventus Clash
3 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante Tests Positive for Coronavirus Ahead of Juventus Clash

News 18  

N’Golo Kante is out of Chelsea’s Champions League match against Juventus on Wednesday after testing positive for coronavirus, manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed. “Christian, Mason and Reece are out due to injury and N’Golo unfortunately tested positive and needs to quarantine and follow the government protocols,” Tuchel told reporters. “He was not in training today and is of course not …

Premier League chiefs worry as star players won't promote the Covid vaccine
3 years, 6 months ago

Premier League chiefs worry as star players won't promote the Covid vaccine

Daily Mail  

Arsenal Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette were among four players who were ruled of the Premier League opener against Brentford after testing positive for Covid-19. Burnley The club said their youth players were taking up the offer of getting vaccinated at a Turf Moor pop-up site before the senior team's match at home to Leeds. Leicester Brendan Rodgers, who lost …

Premier League and EFL clubs to put vaccine clauses in player contracts after Government demands
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League and EFL clubs to put vaccine clauses in player contracts after Government demands

Daily Mail  

Premier League and EFL clubs face a potential battle with the PFA over proposals to insert vaccination clauses into player contracts. Premier League players could have vaccination clauses put into their contracts this season The Government wants all top-flight and EFL players and back-room staff jabbed by October As it stands, the Government appear happy for the clubs to take …

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