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Brentford are one of the Premier League sides with a large percentage of players and staff vaccinated. I think that would go too far. 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. 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. The clubs are taking their lead from Germany, who have already adopted similar measures. At least one Premier League club no longer permits unvaccinated players to dine with their teammates, and requires them to change into their training gear either before arriving or in their. While Kant's vaccination status is unknown, Tuchel said he can only do so much to nudge his players towards the doctor's. Football authorities have issued guidance to clubs that recommends reimposing a raft of covid restrictions. But to some, that message is clearly not getting through. 77 per cent of Premier League players have received two doses of Covid vaccines and are classed as fully vaccinated. Mikel Arteta revealed Arsenal had been forced to close their London Colney training ground after reporting a 'few cases' among players and staff following their 2-0 victory over West Ham United. Lateral flow tests are now being taken daily by all staff wishing to enter a club's training ground, with PCR tests carried out twice-weekly. Unvaccinated Premier League players are harming their own careers as managers lose patience with jab rates Some players have missed preseason tours because they are unvaccinated and managers. 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People returning from countries on the 'red' list must quarantine for a period of ten days. Clubs from across Europe are reportedly reluctant to sign Premier League footballers who've refused to take a Covid vaccine. This week, Thomas Tuchel and Patrick Vieira both conceded that the vaccination status of players will be factored into discussions over transfer targets. Unvaccinated players will be excluded from any easing of restrictions regarding 'red' travel list countries. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) . 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. 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Last month Bayern Munich refused to pay five of their unjabbed players for every game and training session they missed while in isolation. Premier League stars who refuse Covid vaccine could be barred from playing matches Nadine Dorries, the Culture Secretary, moves in to tackle exemption allowing sports stars to be treated. Singapore and the US do not allow entry for unvaccinated non-domestic citizens except in exceptional circumstances; playing a friendly game to expand your employers global marketing reach apparently does not qualify. Last week Premier League chief executive Richard Masters called on players to get the jab, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp suggested clubs will be reluctant to sign unvaccinated players. According to the UK government, 93.2 per cent of the population have received their first dose, while 69.5 per cent have had three doses. Premier League COVID-19 protocols for fans: FAQs "We will stay in touch with him and bring him back as soon as possible. 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. And . Unvaccinated players could be forced to travel to games separately from their team mates. Published: 18:08 GMT, 20 December 2021 | Updated: 18:59 GMT, 20 December 2021. Managers are also losing patience. The report further stated that. While Loftus-Cheek returned a positive test in August last year, Kante tested positive for COVID-19 in the following month. The point is this: if you havent persuaded a player to have a jab in the first 18 months, youre unlikely to now. Prem: 16% players unvaxxed amid COVID crisis. Assembled members of the press pack had a remit to ask questions about vaccination statuses and understandably wanted to do so. 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. They are Manchester United versus Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton against Brentford, Watford versus Crystal Palace, West Ham United. In a bid to allow for greater transparency, the Premier League said that from January they will publish vaccination results at the end of each month. NHS England, scientists and Government were urging for a greater take-up rate to fight Covid-19 variants and Premier League footballers hold cultural sway with the young. We know how this will be met by the vaccine sceptics and the anti-vaxxers. Premier League players and staff will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 amid fears that the virus could disrupt football next season, Goal can confirm. Premier League clubs decide against circuit breaker after meeting over England football: 'Five unvaccinated players could miss 2022 - Metro Thomas Tuchel has urged the public not to start a witch hunt against unvaccinated Premier League players. A source has told The Telegraph "the phone calls stop immediately" when certain teams are aware a player is unvaccinated. There had been confusion over the issue in recent months with contradictory . It was confirmed just an hour before kick-off against Newcastle on Thursday night that Fabinho, Curtis Jones and Virgil van Dijk were all out having tested positive for Covid. Australia changed their rules on 6 July, but any visa requests for preseason entry will have been submitted months ago. 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. Premier League in talks over rules for unvaccinated players amid 90 new On this, attitudes are said to be changing. 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The NHS vaccination rate for a single dose in England for 25-29 year olds is 78.5%, with the average age of a Premier League player being 26.9. Patience appears to be running out. "Everybody is adult enough and everybody lives in a free country and a free society, which is a god thing, so people can make their choices. Unvaccinated Premier League players are harming their own careers as COVID-19: Large events such as Premier League matches could be open Leeds, Wolves, Brentford and Southampton have vaccinated more than 90% of their staff. Clubs reveal reluctance to sign unvaccinated players in January Unvaccinated Premier League stars set to face new guidelines amid Covid Premier League stars who refuse Covid vaccine could be barred from 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.