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Premier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as \u2018Project Restart\u2019 took a giant step forwards.<\/p>\nPremier League clubs have voted unanimously to resume contact training as \u2018Project Restart\u2019 took a giant step forwards.<\/p>\n
After starting with small, socially-distanced training sessions, players and managers from the 20 top-flight clubs were briefed on proposals for the reintroduction of contact training on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The matter was voted on the following day by Premier League shareholders and has been given the green light as a mid-June return edges closer.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the league said: \u201cPremier League shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the Premier League season, when safe to do so.<\/p>\n
\u201cSquads are now able to train as a group and engage in tackling while minimizing any unnecessary close contact.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Premier League\u2019s priority is the health and well-being of all participants.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrict 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cStage Two of the Return to Training protocol has been agreed following consultation with clubs, players, managers, the PFA, LMA and the Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cDiscussions are ongoing as work continues towards resuming the season, when conditions allow.”<\/p>\n