Premier League clubs will refuse to release players for international duty in red-list countries.
The british premier league has announced that the clubs will refuse to release players for international duty in red-list countries.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah is one of four players who will not be available for international duty.
Premier League teams are among the top European clubs planning to prohibit players from visiting red-list nations during the international break in September.
Because of the 10-day isolation time needed upon return to the UK, players would be forced to miss numerous domestic league matches unless quarantine waivers are granted.
The Football Association and Premier League are in discussions with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) about loosening UK regulations. Clubs all across Europe are believed to be dealing with similar issues.
Liverpool is one of the clubs that refuses to release players to serve in the national team.
Because their home countries are on the UK government’s red listexternal-link, four Reds players are affected: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Brazil’s Alisson, Fabinho, and Roberto Firmino.
Liverpool has apologized to the Egyptian Football Association for not allowing Salah to join the national squad, according to the Egyptian Football Association’s website.
“The Egyptian Football Association has received a letter from Liverpool apologising for Mohamed Salah’s inability to join the national team in its next camp, which includes matches against Angola in Cairo and Gabon in Franceville during the first and second rounds of the African continent’s World Cup qualifiers,” the statement read.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have confirmed that Salah will participate in the away match against Gabon since he will not be required to visit a red-list nation.
The lack of an exception to the current UK quarantine regulations is the main problem for Liverpool and other Premier League teams. It is believed that if there is one, players will be freed.
Fifa recently extended the September and October international windows in South America by two days to let nations to catch up on World Cup qualifiers that were postponed due to the coronavirus epidemic, causing extra headaches for several Premier League clubs.
The two-day extension, according to the governing body, provided “adequate relaxation and preparation time between matches.” external-link
As a result, matches may now be held on Thursday, September 9 and Thursday, October 14, with players being freed for 11 days.
Argentina against Bolivia (00:30 BST) and Brazil v Peru (00:30 BST) are two of the games planned on September 9th (01:30 BST).
Due to the time difference, players that participated in those games may not be able to return to their clubs until Saturday, September 11th, when eight Premier League matches are planned.
In the qualifiers next month, Brazil will face Argentina, Chile, and Peru, with nine Premier League players in their current squad. The UK has placed all four nations on its “red list.”
The Premier League, the FA, the European Club Association, and its member clubs are all understood to want a solution as soon as possible, with exemption from quarantine rules thought to be the starting point. With just under 100 English-based players likely to be unavailable for international matches next month, the Premier League, the FA, the European Club Association, and its member clubs are all understood to want a solution as soon as possible.
The government refused exemptions to British and Irish Lions players returning from South Africa earlier this month, but stated that it continues to meet with the Premier League, FA, and other sports organizations on a regular basis to address a range of problems, including foreign travel restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do clubs have to release players for international duty?
Yes, clubs must release players for international duty.
Which Premier League teams play in red?
Manchester United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
How many Premier League players are international?
There are a total of 8 international players in the Premier League.
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