Clubs may soon have to show proof of FOUR positive tests in their squads in order to have a fixture postponed under a significant, hardline shift in Covid cancellation criteria being examined by the Premier League.
Sportsmail understands that a move away from ‘available players’ to ‘active Covid cases’ has been discussed in crisis talks between the league and its members, has already won the backing of as many as 18 clubs and could come into force for the next round of fixtures.
Currently, sides who want a match called off have to show that they do not have 13 available players plus a goalkeeper, with injuries and absence on international duty taken into consideration.