During Saturday night's game between the Devils and the Red Wings, New Jersey defenseman Mason Geertsen and Detroit winger Tyler Bertuzzi got into a little scruff after the whistle. While Kant's vaccination status is unknown, Tuchel said he can only do so much to nudge his players towards the doctor's. "We are clearly moving back to stricter measures around the team environment and at LFC we are absolutely OK with that. Perhaps the problem is not insufficient information, but an overload of it. 'It is a personal choice for me. It's part of the UK Government's. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A host of teams across England's top division have been hit by Covid outbreaks, resulting in 10 games being postponed in recent weeks as club's battle to reduce transmission in the dressing room. 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. 'If a player is not vaccinated at all, he is a constant threat for all of us. For more from Matt OConnor-Simpson, follow him on Twitter! The methods appear to be effective with Joshua Kimmich - who complained of lung problems since contracting Covid-19 - set to be get the vaccine soon. 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Clearly not. 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". Football. The point is this: if you havent persuaded a player to have a jab in the first 18 months, youre unlikely to now. While the Premier League does not state which individuals are vaccinated, clubs have released their own information about the vaccine statuses of their players and staff. Domestic leagues in Italy and France made vaccination compulsory for players after a rise in infections last winter, yet some leeway has been given. "We will stay in touch with him and bring him back as soon as possible. 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 . Premier League CEO Richard Masters has warned clubs of tougher restrictions Masters said league was exploring additional measures for unjabbed players Around 16 percent of Premier. Graham Potter confirmed there were 'three to four' positive cases before the game, which they lost 1-0. Players classed as not being fully vaccinated must isolate for 10 days if they are deemed to have been in close contact, even if they return a negative test result, and this has resulted in some clubs being unable to meet the minimum requirement of having 14 players, including a goalkeeper, to contest a Premier League fixture. England could be without a string of their stars in next year's World Cup with reports that at least five players are refusing to be vaccinated. 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. Former Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque believes the A-Leagues shouldn't mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for players, warning some big names remain unjabbed. The exact vaccination rate in Premier League dressing rooms is not known, but it was widely reported in the autumn that it lagged well behind the rest of the population. 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. Joey Barton has taken a swipe at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over his comments on unvaccinated players. While Loftus-Cheek returned a positive test in August last year, Kante tested positive for COVID-19 in the following month. I'm not so sure," the German told his pre-match press conference. If the expertise of the source is not born equal, their delivery presents them as such. Last week, the Daily Mail reported that only 30-35 per cent of . His ebullience was easier because Liverpool have almost a 100 per cent vaccination rate. 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. 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 . Speaking for the first time about the issue of unvaccinated players, Maheta Molango said players who had not yet been jabbed against Covid-19 should seek out proper scientific evidence. Would have been without several players for Tottenham's visit on Thursday due to Covid before the game was postponed - despite initial calls being rejected - hours before kick-off. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport. Im a football coach, Im not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. Data released at the end of September, which showed that at that time there were only seven clubs in the Premier League where more than 50 per cent of players were fully vaccinated. Chelsea have jetted off to America for pre-season training tour . In the last seven days, 139,272 people have tested positive for Covid in the UK and they are just the recorded cases. 894646. They are determined to turn up the heat on players refusing to get the vaccine - and being separated from their team mates would be a strong step. Last month Bayern Munich refused to pay five of their unjabbed players for every game and training session they missed while in isolation. The N.F.L.P.A. According to the Daily Mail, between 30 and 35 per cent of Prem stars have been vaccinated.. At an England media day at St Georges Park last October, the scene verged on farcical. Im not so sure. Sergi Cans of Brentford in action. Only seven of 20 PL clubs have fully vaccinated 50% of players and staff. According to various sources, the Blues are interested in acquiring the services of Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong (via The Guardian), Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (via The Sun) and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice (via The Sun). But I dont really see myself in a position to speak out proper recommendations. The Premier League also announced on Monday that there were a record 90 new positive tests among players and staff over the past week. They have had the fear-mongering and conspiracy theories dismissed with evidence by experts. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. Unvaccinated players face being shunned in the January transfer window, with clubs across the country expressing reluctance to sign them. Liverpool manager. Spurs were the first Premier League club to be hit by the Omicron variant last week and saw games against Brighton and Rennes postponed after cases reached double digits among players and staff. The Serbian star is currently barred from entering the United States because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19, but . Managers are also losing patience. Case numbers are currently unknown but a large outbreak saw their game with Brentford postponed. Unvaccinated Premier League players being snubbed in transfer window. Check out the latest series of All To Play For, with Joe Cole and special guests. Callum Boyle Players who have yet to be vaccinated are struggling to secure moves. However, there is a threat of games being played behind closed doors again, as was the case for the majority of last season, if the coronavirus situation throughout England continues to deteriorate. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) We have fans starting to come back into stadiums a bit slower than England but vaccine rates for players are a lot higher. Jrgen Klopp has said Liverpool would not sign an unvaccinated player and. Premier League players deemed surplus to requirements are often forced to move abroad due to Championship clubs not being able to afford their wages, such is the gap in the modern game. Are the Premier League right to push on with fixtures? Top flight sides have found it harder in general to sell players this summer due to the high wages some members of their squad command, with those in question unwilling to lower their demands to prospective buyers. People in their 20s get their news and their advice from myriad sources. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 'Please strongly encourage those who are not fully vaccinated to become so, and the many who are, to get their booster, which appears to be the only significant layer of protection against the Omicron variant.'. EXCLUSIVE: Premier League players who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 could be forced to travel away from the rest of their team mates after clubs returned a record 90 new positive tests. 6 min read For months, the NFL's vaccine stragglers have clung to. A source has told The Telegraph "the phone calls stop immediately" when certain teams are aware a player is unvaccinated. They are still planning the new range of measures and Mondays meeting was told the new guidelines and updates would be under regular review. The new methods are said to be under consideration by league chiefs after clubs voted to continue with fixtures as planned despite a series of recent postponements. Prem bosses revealed that 77 per cent of players have been double jabbed and, while some clubs have boasted ALL of their squad have been fully vaccinated, it means some teams have low rates. That comes after it was revealed in October that only six per cent of Bundesliga stars were unvaccinated, with two per cent of Serie A players and staff not having the vaccine. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Reports have suggested that the government is coming under pressure from scientific and medical advisors to impose social distancing measures and blanket restrictions as a result of the emergence of the Omicron variant and the Premier League is now awaiting direction from politicians in terms of the possibility of measures that could lead to crowds being kept away from sporting and entertainment venues. The Premier League had proposed a compromise where players have a five-day period in a club bubble upon their return. 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. But I don't really see myself in a position to speak out proper recommendations, I think that would go too far. In the wake of the government's Plan B announcement, the Premier League and English . The British government intends that from October 1 all match attendees. But of course we'd love to have a full squad of players and full choice. Unvaccinated players face being shunned in the January transfer window, with clubs across the country expressing reluctance to sign them. This places managers in a difficult position. 'I am out in Germany and it is going quite well. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Covid rules are relaxed across Europe at the moment with some nations not checking vaccination records on entry, even if it is a mandatory requirement. The most recent figures for the Premier . "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. Unvaccinated Premier League players could be forced to follow different guidelines to their jabbed team-mates in a bid to reduce Covid-19 outbreaks with fixtures going ahead as planned, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the Rugby League Players' Association has drafted a proposal with a number of NRL club bosses that would see unvaccinated players sacked with eight weeks . Please, One in four EFL players refusing to be jabbed as six more Premier League matches are called off, Fans at Premier League grounds are being asked to take precautions but many of those on the pitch are still not fully vaccinated. One source revealed that as soon as it becomes knowledge that a player has yet to be vaccinated, "the phone calls stop immediately.". If possible, take a COVID-19 test on a matchday to check there is no risk of passing on the virus. 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. 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The most recent figure before today's announcement was revealed in October, where 68 per cent of stars had been double vaccinated. Hannah Fry meets seven unvaccinated people to investigate why around four million adults remain unvaccinated against Covid-19, and to find out if any of them will change their mind. Get instant access. 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. TheTelegraphhave reported that clubs remain fearful of a spike in covid infections. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Social media excels in presenting dubious opinions as convincing facts and young professional footballers are a strong target market. Premier League clubs are exploring the possibility of docking unvaccinated players' wages if they miss training and games because they are isolating. Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players. 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. And, outside football, England travel to Italy on February 13 for the Six Nations and any players that are unjabbed will not be allowed to play. Various countries, such as the US, require visitors to be vaccinated. The Premier League recorded 90 new positive tests in the past week, it said in a statement later on Monday, topping the previous highest total set last week at 42 tests. If two players are roughly equivalent but one is more at risk of symptomatic infection and long Covid, why would you not take the risk-averse option. Everybody is adult enough and everybody lives in a free country, which is a good thing. 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But at the same time do I have the right to say it? And the players had equal right to bat those questions straight back: Not for me to say; I dont want to mention my own status; I have made my decision. The Premier League is consulting with clubs over changes to the Covid-19 postponement criteria in the wake of falling case numbers among clubs and in the . It's believed a number of footballers in England have refused to take the Covid vaccine to date. I don't want to be passing anything to my family or be missing games myself. Chelsea midfielders N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could face the uphill task of securing moves elsewhere as European clubs are reportedly reluctant to sign unvaccinated players this summer. Unvaccinated Premier League players are struggling to find a move away from their clubs as sides around Europe remain reluctant to sign them. 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The comments below have not been moderated. "The League continues to work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff, as well as promoting the government's public health vaccination messaging to clubs and the wider public. Brentford are one of the Premier League sides with a large percentage of players and staff vaccinated. Any unvaccinated Chelsea players or staff are therefore expected to be treated as though they have tested positive for Covid, and be barred from travelling for the second leg on 16 March. Dozens of Premier League players are reportedly refusing the vaccine Credit: Getty. 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. The general consensus among clubs is that while they could theoretically still sign an unvaccinated player, the added problems that come with it are not worth accommodating. 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