Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Squads will be allowed to train in groups while still minimizing any unnecessary close contact in what will be the second phase of training for Premier League clubs.&nbsp;

Strict medical protocols are already in place to make training grounds as safe as possible with players and support staff being tested for COVID-19 twice a week.

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The decision by Premier League was taken after consultation with all the clubs, players, managers, PFA, LMA and the government with discussions ongoing on when to resume the league.&nbsp;

“Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training - marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season when safe to do so. Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact,” Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday.

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“The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week.&nbsp;“Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players,

managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow.”

Speculations are rife that Premier League are eyeing a restart in between June 12 to June 19.

Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier League clubs on Wednesday approved Phase 2 of return to training protocols in a bid to allow clubs to move to limited contact training. Premier League shareholders unanimously voted to resume contact training as the English top-flight league takes another step towards resumption following a prolonged break due to COVID-19 pandemic. Squads will be allowed to train in groups while still minimizing any unnecessary close contact in what will be the second phase of training for Premier League clubs. Strict medical protocols are already in place to make training grounds as safe as possible with players and support staff being tested for COVID-19 twice a week. ALSO READ: Lifting Premier League trophy in empty stadium would be 'strange', says Henderson The decision by Premier League was taken after consultation with all the clubs, players, managers, PFA, LMA and the government with discussions ongoing on when to resume the league. “Premier League Shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training - marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season when safe to do so. Squads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimising any unnecessary close contact,” Premier League said in a statement on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Mourinho does not expect to see 'crazy' transfers after virus “The Premier League’s priority is the health and wellbeing of all participants. Strict medical protocols are in place to ensure the training ground is the safest environment possible and players and staff will continue to be tested for COVID-19 twice a week. “Stage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government. Discussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season when conditions allow.” Speculations are rife that Premier League are eyeing a restart in between June 12 to June 19.

Premier League clubs unanimously agree on Phase 2 of protocols including contact training

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a combination of pay cuts and deferrals amounting to 30 percent of their salary due to the financial crisis caused by coronavirus, the league said in a statement on Friday.

The league's highly-paid players have come under increasing pressure to take pay cuts from government officials in recent days.

"Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration," the Premier League said in a statement.

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) will meet with league and club officials to discuss the proposal on Saturday.

A meeting between the 20 English top-flight clubs also agreed to indefinitely extend the suspension of the season until it is "safe and appropriate" for football to return.

The clubs are desperate for the season to be finished if possible to avoid the potential of having to reimburse broadcasters a reported £760 million ($942 million) if they fail to fulfil fixtures for television contracts.

However, despite reports of creative ways to finish the campaign with matches behind closed doors and players quarantined in World Cup style training camps, the clubs insist they will follow government advice on when it is safe for matches to return.

"Any return to play&nbsp;will only be with the full support of&nbsp;government and when medical guidance allows," the statement added.

Despite their own financial troubles, Premier League clubs agreed to provide a £125 million fund for the English Football League and National League to help those further down the football pyramid and a £20 million charitable donation to help those affected by coronavirus.

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a combination of pay cuts and deferrals amounting to 30 percent of their salary due to the financial crisis caused by coronavirus, the league said in a statement on Friday.

Premier League clubs will ask players to take a combination of pay cuts and deferrals amounting to 30 percent of their salary due to the financial crisis caused by coronavirus, the league said in a statement on Friday. The league's highly-paid players have come under increasing pressure to take pay cuts from government officials in recent days. "Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30 per cent of total annual remuneration," the Premier League said in a statement. The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) will meet with league and club officials to discuss the proposal on Saturday. A meeting between the 20 English top-flight clubs also agreed to indefinitely extend the suspension of the season until it is "safe and appropriate" for football to return. The clubs are desperate for the season to be finished if possible to avoid the potential of having to reimburse broadcasters a reported £760 million ($942 million) if they fail to fulfil fixtures for television contracts. However, despite reports of creative ways to finish the campaign with matches behind closed doors and players quarantined in World Cup style training camps, the clubs insist they will follow government advice on when it is safe for matches to return. "Any return to play will only be with the full support of government and when medical guidance allows," the statement added. Despite their own financial troubles, Premier League clubs agreed to provide a £125 million fund for the English Football League and National League to help those further down the football pyramid and a £20 million charitable donation to help those affected by coronavirus.

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