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LONDON, May 16 — The Premier League’s bid to restart the season in June is in danger of being derailed by a heated debate between players about the risks of playing amid the coronavirus crisis. While Premier League chiefs believe completing the campaign is essential to safeguard the financial...

Watford captain Troy Deeney has been one of the loudest voices against returning to the pitch so soon. — Picture by Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Although the Premier League has agreed to fund regular testing for players and staff, there is no guarantee of keeping the virus at bay while vaccine trials remain in the early stages. “I’m not going to put my family at risk. What are they going to do, take money off me? I’ve been broke before so it doesn’t bother me.

But Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling have also raised concerns about restarting, while Newcastle’s Danny Rose, on loan from Tottenham, launched a furious rant about the situation. “Every team and player has got different views on it. Ultimately it’s putting your family at risk that is the main concern.”In contrast to the anger expressed by some of his peers, England captain Harry Kane has preached a more moderate attitude.

 

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