Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes managers and officials are powerless to stop players celebrating goals amid calls for tougher Covid rules in the game.
A spike in virus cases in football has led to the Government urging authorities to clamp down on players embracing and huddling together after an FA Cup weekend that saw some jubilant teams rejoicing together in the dressing room.
Sportsmail reported on Wednesday that ministers are growing frustrated after fighting for football to keep going, and the Premier League and EFL have written to their clubs making it clear that hugging and hand shakes are not allowed.