Liverpool are due to travel to Stamford Bridge next weekend to take on Chelsea, but the match is in doubt due to the Queen’s funeral.
All Premier League games have been postponed this weekend as a show of respect and until the date of the Queen’s funeral is decided, the return of the Premier League will be unknown.
There is serious concern surrounding the clash at Stamford Bridge next Sunday due to the fact that there may not be enough police available to oversee the game as they prepare to deploy on a larger scale in the capital.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the positive news about the match came from King Charles III, who confirmed in his proclamation that the queen’s funeral would be marked by a bank holiday for the country, suggesting the match is likely to take place. Monday September 19. .
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This could give the game some hope as it is scheduled for the previous Sunday, but the likelihood is slim as it is in London.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has reiterated its guidance in relation to the organization of Premier League matches, which remains unchanged.
Issuing a statement to football.london, DCMS said: “Our guidance will remain the same. There is no obligation to cancel as far as the government is concerned. But ultimately it is up to the Premier League and the EFL to make those decisions.”
According to Sky Sports, which has given an update on the situation, the EFL is expected to resume on Tuesday and complete its midweek round of matches.
They also state that there are expected to be games in the top flight next weekend, but it could be decided on a game-by-game basis, which could mean only games in London are affected.
There is some hope that Liverpool’s game with Chelsea could go ahead next Sunday with King Charles’s words the biggest boost, but the fact that the clash takes place in London seems to be the biggest factor. However, if the police were available, the Reds could be back in Premier League action soon.
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