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[countryman]

Latest : Keita has tested positive for Covid-19.....

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by countryman

There is no way Everton is favourite. Pool is still giving the -0.5 handicap n they will be the favourites all the way till ko.

Rumours saying Covid19 cluster at Melwood with 2 staff testing positive and suspected several more yet to be confirmed. Maybe the bookies have insider news?

Dun forget several Liverpool fans died from Covid19 earlier this year after attending the CL game vs At Madrid and infected at the game.

[Beretta]

Arsenal training ground also closed shop for quarantine after one of the academy staff member tested positive for Covid19.

[escobar43535]

Yup just heard about Keita testing positive for Covid-19.

Was watching Sky news channel, seems like the city of Liverpool is now having it bad with Covid-19, so much so that the city itself might go into lock down from Monday.

Wonder whether this might even affect the Merseyside derby on Saturday?

[charlienicholas]

Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester United propose major changes to English football

Premier League says some of the proposals "could have a damaging impact on the whole game" and are "disappointed" by EFL chairman Rick Parry's public support for them

A proposal to change the voting structure of the Premier League, as well as funding models for the English Football League and Football Association, has been drawn up by Liverpool's owners and is backed by Manchester United.

The proposal - called 'Project Big Picture' - includes several other major changes to the structure of English football, including a reduction from 20 to 18 teams in the Premier League and the scrapping of the EFL Cup and Community Shield.

The Premier League issued a statement shortly after the plans were first reported by the Daily Telegraph on Sunday, saying "a number of the individual proposals in the plan published today could have a damaging impact on the whole game".

Initial talks between Liverpool, United and the other "big six" clubs - Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea - have taken place, with hope an agreement can be reached.

The reform plan, drawn up by Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, was started in 2017 and is seen as a radical change to football governance. It has been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic due to the financial situation facing many EFL clubs.

One of the most appealing parts for some EFL clubs may be 25 per cent of all combined Premier League and EFL revenues going to them, with an advance of up to £250m being made available early to help during the pandemic.

The proposed changes would put the majority of the power into the hands of the biggest clubs, ending the division's current one-club, one-vote system.

The plan calls for the nine clubs with the longest continued presence in the league, which includes the 'big six', to be given "long-term shareholder" status and the ability to make changes with the support of just six of the nine.

Along with the £250m up front payment to the EFL, the FA would also receive £100m as a gift.

'Plans extremely attractive to EFL'

EFL chairman Rick Parry, the former Liverpool chief executive, has strongly backed the plan, saying it resolves many of the issues currently facing EFL clubs.

Speaking on Sunday evening, he said: "This is a proposal to reset the long-term future of the English pyramid.

"This would produce long-term sustainability for all of our clubs. It would narrow the gap between the Championship and the Premier League. It would abolish parachute payments, which create a major imbalance within the Championship. Plus, there's a short-term package of immediate relief.

"It probably is the biggest idea since the formation of the Premier League. In terms of rebalancing the game, providing fairer shares for all, securing the financial future of the pyramid - for us, it's extremely attractive."

Asked whether the proposals have the support of the EFL clubs, Parry said: "We shall see in the coming days. I genuinely believe it's in their very best interests.

"I've had the chance to talk to a limited number of them today and they've been extremely receptive."

The Premier League said it was "disappointed" by Parry's public support for the plans. As well as the Premier League reducing in size from 20 clubs to 18, there would also be a change to the promotion and relegation exchange with the Championship.

The bottom two clubs would be automatically relegated from the Premier League and replaced with the top two from the Championship.

The 16th-placed Premier League club would have to play in a play-off with the Championship's third, fourth and fifth-placed teams.

The usual curtain-raising Community Shield match between the Premier League title-holders and FA Cup winners would be scrapped under the proposals, along with the EFL Cup. Other reports have claimed that rather than a complete abolition of the EFL Cup, it could continue without teams who are playing in European competition.

The plan would need the support of 14 of the Premier League's 20 clubs to be approved.

Full Premier League statement

We have seen media reports today regarding a plan to restructure football in this country.

English football is the world's most watched, and has a vibrant, dynamic and competitive league structure that drives interest around the globe. To maintain this position, it is important that we all work together. Both the Premier League and The FA support a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the game, including its competition structures, calendar and overall financing particularly in light of the effects of COVID-19.

Football has many stakeholders, therefore this work should be carried out through the proper channels enabling all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.

In the Premier League's view, a number of the individual proposals in the plan published today could have a damaging impact on the whole game and we are disappointed to see that Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL, has given his on-the-record support.

The Premier League has been working in good faith with its clubs and the EFL to seek a resolution to the requirement for COVID-19 rescue funding. This work will continue.

DCMS: Proposals 'deeply troubling'

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport released a statement on Sunday criticising the proposals, and accusing the Premier League's biggest sides of trying to create a "closed shop".

The statement read: "We are surprised and disappointed that at a time of crisis when we have urged the top tiers of professional football to come together and finalise a deal to help lower league clubs, there appear to be backroom deals being cooked up that would create a closed shop at the very top of the game.

"Sustainability, integrity and fair competition are absolutely paramount and anything that may undermine them is deeply troubling. Fans must be front of all our minds, and this shows why our fan-led review of football governance will be so critical."

Parry hit back at the DCMS, saying: "There is no backdoor - these proposals are entirely transparent. The [DCMS] haven't seen them yet, so what they're commenting on, I can only speculate.

"Maybe they should have come up with a more measured view. We will take the time to explain the proposals and I have every confidence that, when they see them, they will actually see the merits. Rushing out ill-considered statements, I don't think is terribly helpful."

[Xgenre]

I think the proposed changes by Rick Parry just means we need to pay more to watch EPL. It is all about getting more money from wherever they can. After Brexit, European players may not be able to play so easily in England. The EPL may not be so interesting to watch.

[francined69]

looks a very busy busy schedule for Liverpool FC 1st team, one competitive game every 3-4 days for 2 months

[francined69]

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2020/1...orningbriefing

Liverpool boosted by training return of Sadio Mane & Thiago after self-isolation period

Sadio Mane and Thiago both returned to training on Monday following on from their self-isolation period after testing positive for coronavirus.

The news of their return comes ahead of the Reds’ trip to Goodison Park for the 238th Merseyside derby, where they will have at least four days to prove their fitness.

Thiago was one of the first Liverpool players to test positive days after making his debut at Chelsea and one of a rising number in the Premier League.

While asymptomatic, he was required to undergo a 10-day period of isolation which ruled him out of both games against Arsenal and the defeat at Aston Villa.

The latter was a game also missed by Mane after it was confirmed that he tested positive days out from the league clash, but he too has now recovered and has made his safe return.

It comes as a major boost to Jurgen Klopp ahead of an all-important clash with Everton, with Thiago in line for his first start since his summer switch.

The Spaniard would boost the Reds’ midfield options with Jordan Henderson still on the comeback trail to match fitness, which was boosted by featuring for just over an hour in England’s win over Belgium.

The availability of Fabinho, meanwhile, is not set to be known until hours before kickoff on Saturday once his test results return following exploits with Brazil in South America.

But reports from a number of Merseyside reporters, including the Mirror’s David Maddock and the Telegraph’s Chris Bascombe state that the club are still awaiting the results of a second test on Naby Keita after reports from Africa emerged that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

He travelled to Portugal for two friendly games, the second of which has now been cancelled but he is currently in isolation as he awaits the results of his latest test.

Keita was the second Red to test positive during the break, following on from Xherdan Shaqiri who later tested negative enabling him to rejoin his Switzerland teammates.

[countryman]

Originally Posted by francined69

looks a very busy busy schedule for Liverpool FC 1st team, one competitive game every 3-4 days for 2 months

This is good for the football fans.. Hate the international breaks in between where there's no football on tv.

[francined69]

Originally Posted by countryman

This is good for the football fans.. Hate the international breaks in between where there's no football on tv.

the game against Everton will determine the mood for the next 2 months.

will need to scrap the high line tactic against Everton, back to basics good defending at the back and protect Adrian.

[awakened]

Breaking News..... from BBC news @ 10 mins ago.

Liverpool is one of 4 cities that Boris Johnson wants to impose a lockdown considering the upsurge of covid19 cases in those cities. The Mayor of Liverpool concurs with the Central government plans and is ready to implement the lockdown if given the order.

[countryman]

Originally Posted by awakened

Breaking News..... from BBC news @ 10 mins ago.

Liverpool is one of 4 cities that Boris Johnson wants to impose a lockdown considering the upsurge of covid19 cases in those cities. The Mayor of Liverpool concurs with the Central government plans and is ready to implement the lockdown if given the order.

That's the problem with Europe n States, people don't see the importance of putting on mask! How many lockdowns they gona have is also useless if people are as stubborn as ever!

[ThisIsMelwood]

Quiz

[escobar43535]

Originally Posted by francined69

But reports from a number of Merseyside reporters, including the Mirror’s David Maddock and the Telegraph’s Chris Bascombe state that the club are still awaiting the results of a second test on Naby Keita after reports from Africa emerged that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

He travelled to Portugal for two friendly games, the second of which has now been cancelled but he is currently in isolation as he awaits the results of his latest test.

Keita was the second Red to test positive during the break, following on from Xherdan Shaqiri who later tested negative enabling him to rejoin his Switzerland teammates.

Looks like another false positive!

amadou makadji™ flag of guinea @thamadoumakadji
naby keita have had another test today. He is negative and he has been allowed to leave the training camp of syli national in portugal this night. He will join liverpool where he might undergo another test.

[escobar43535]

Originally Posted by francined69

looks a very busy busy schedule for Liverpool FC 1st team, one competitive game every 3-4 days for 2 months

Thanks for this punishing two month schedule bro.

Tough, exciting and hopefully successful times ahead!

Come on you Reds!!