Manchester City could be at an early disadvantage when football resumes as the Premier League makes plans for rearranged games in the schedule.
30.04.2020 - 10:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
UEFA medical chief Professor Tim Meyer believes it is "definitely possible" to plan for the suspended 2019/20 season to restart.
Meyer’s views come just a day after his FIFA counterpart warned against resuming the football season before September.
FIFA's Michel D'Hooghe told Sky Sports on Tuesday that it was not possible to restart before social contact was permitted and that he felt September was a realistic target.
But Meyer, chairman of UEFA's medical committee as well as the newly-formed
Manchester City could be at an early disadvantage when football resumes as the Premier League makes plans for rearranged games in the schedule.
Manchester United player Jesse Lingard says he is ready for the return of Premier League football.
The Premier League will only be given the green light to return to competitive action next month once the impact of group training has been assessed.
A government medical chief has apologised for the number of deaths in UK care homes due to coronavirus.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects to have a fully fit Manchester United squad to choose from if the Premier League season restarts next month.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned reports claiming June 8 has been set as a return date for the Premier League.
Ed Woodward has all but confirmed Premier League fixtures would be played behind closed doors if the season restarts.
UEFA are currently in discussions over Champions League and Europa League plans after the cancellation of Ligue 1 on Tuesday.
Manchester United's qualification for the Champions League will depend on the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upholding Manchester City's two-year ban from the competition if the Premier League season is cancelled.