"But we are not now angry with N'Golo, of course not, we are concerned about him and worried about him, as we are with any injured players who get a kick in a game. 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Joey Barton has taken a swipe at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over his comments on unvaccinated players. The Chelsea manager is without N'Golo Kant for Wednesday night's Champions League game away to Juventus after the France international tested positive for coronavirus. That doesn't necessarily mean they've not been vaccinated, however. TheTelegraphhave reported that clubs remain fearful of a spike in covid infections. But amid concerns over a low take-up of vaccination among players, the Premier League also pledged to "work with clubs to encourage vaccination among players and club staff "in an effort to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on the fixture list. Only seven of 20 PL clubs have fully vaccinated 50% of players and staff. If you are forced to spend a fortnight 10,000 miles from home while several of your key players train with the Under-23s at home because they did not listen to your advice, you can understand why it might grate a touch. Get instant access. Their training complex is closed until Tuesday at least, in order to reduce the risk of transmission. Clubs with high vaccination rates want to put pressure on teams with players refusing to get jabbed because of fears that the virus is easily spread on trips to away games on coaches, planes and trains. "I'm a football coach, I'm not a 100 per cent expert in this and I would leave it up to them. English top flight clubs are said to be "frustrated" with the club vs. country row. Football. Comment your thoughts below. According to various sources, the Blues are interested in acquiring the services of Barcelona playmaker Frenkie de Jong (via The Guardian), Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (via The Sun) and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice (via The Sun). The club will have a week-long training camp before facing Club America and Charlotte FC in Las Vegas and Charlotte, respectively. The Premier League has reported that 16% of players registered with its 20 member clubs have yet to receive a first vaccine against COVID-19 and that only 77% of players are classed as fully . At an England media day at St Georges Park last October, the scene verged on farcical. The Premier League has come under fire for its reluctance to release the vaccination rates of its players. It has been revealed that 77 per cent of players have been double jabbed, and that 16% of stars have had no jabs at all - with 92 per cent of players and staff having at least one. "Of course we take actions and then are responsible for them, and we don't like to lose players. Unvaccinated players will be excluded from any easing of restrictions regarding 'red' travel list countries. The reluctance to sign unvaccinated players could cause careers to stall. November's numbers showed 59 per cent of players across the EFL are fully vaccinated, while 16 per cent have either had a single jab or intend to be vaccinated. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Jrgen Klopp has said Liverpool would not sign an unvaccinated player and. They are still planning the new range of measures and Mondays meeting was told the new guidelines and updates would be under regular review. Manager Dean Smith was facing an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the outbreak at the club. Former Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque believes the A-Leagues shouldn't mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for players, warning some big names remain unjabbed. Though roughly 90% of NBA players are vaccinated as training camp approaches Tuesday, tension exists between those around the league mandated to be vaccinated and the nearly 40 unvaccinated . There is said to be evidence of top European clubs being reluctant to pursue a transfer due to a player's vaccination status. 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. Reports have suggested that the government is coming under pressure from scientific and medical advisors to impose social distancing measures and blanket restrictions as a result of the emergence of the Omicron variant and the Premier League is now awaiting direction from politicians in terms of the possibility of measures that could lead to crowds being kept away from sporting and entertainment venues. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Football authorities have issued guidance to clubs that recommends reimposing a raft of covid restrictions. It is not for me to sit here and say everyone has to get vaccinated but I want everyone to be safe so I would probably advise them to get it. And the players had equal right to bat those questions straight back: Not for me to say; I dont want to mention my own status; I have made my decision. "It would be easy to say yes now and get maybe a bolt from a lot of people. A statement from the Premier League read: 'It was confirmed at a Premier League club meeting today that while recognising a number of clubs are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and challenges, it is the League's collective intention to continue the current fixture schedule where safely possible. Prem bosses have already introduced a further range of emergency measures but are looking at new ways of reducing the risk through interaction, sharing indoor space and also travel including driving together to training. In the last seven days, 139,272 people have tested positive for Covid in the UK and they are just the recorded cases. They have had the fear-mongering and conspiracy theories dismissed with evidence by experts. Devils player chirps Tyler Bertuzzi for being NHL's only unvaccinated player. Cue your headlines: Tammy Abraham: I got vaccinated because it is the right thing to do. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We can all read between those lines. Please, One in four EFL players refusing to be jabbed as six more Premier League matches are called off, Fans at Premier League grounds are being asked to take precautions but many of those on the pitch are still not fully vaccinated. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that the club will not sign unvaccinated players. 6 min read For months, the NFL's vaccine stragglers have clung to. The Premier League has reported that 16% of players registered with its 20 member clubs have yet to receive a first vaccine against COVID-19 and that only 77% of players are classed as fully vaccinated after receiving two doses. Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola were two who did it publicly. Any unvaccinated Chelsea players or staff are therefore expected to be treated as though they have tested positive for Covid, and be barred from travelling for the second leg on 16 March. The Premier League revealed that 92 per cent of players and club staff have received one, two or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, Following a meeting the Premier League elected to continue playing games during the festive period. That figure indicates that 16 per cent of stars are still yet to receive their first dosage. Meanwhile, managers like Thomas Tuchel say they are powerless in trying to get players to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Jurgen Klopp compared those who refuse the jab to drunk drivers. Im not so sure. But should there be a Covid outbreak this winter it could force nations to reimpose stricter rules. Chelsea's unvaccinated players look set to miss next month's Champions League tie at French club Lille after Uefa updated its Covid-19 rules. We have fans starting to come back into stadiums a bit slower than England but vaccine rates for players are a lot higher. Women's Premier League begins; Diana Edulji: 'We stayed in dormitories to accommodate 15-20 . 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