Players are at an increased risk of muscle and joint injuries with Project Restart failing to provide a proper pre-season to build fitness, warns former England and Arsenal physio Gary Lewin.
Having been given the green light by government to accelerate a return to action to complete the 2019-20 season, Lewin has warned that one look at the Bundesliga's return earlier this month should serve as a warning.
In the first round of matches following a two-month hiatus for the coronavirus pandemic, there were eight muscle injuries in the Bundesliga and for Lewin, the Premier League could expect to see similar without proper preparation.