The good news for Premier League fans is that there really only are two obstacles standing in the way of a return from the pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. One of them may well be out of their hands, and yes, it's partly their fault at this stage. The other is nothing that can't be resolved with common sense, serious negotiation and goodwill, though the way the sport is set up in England makes it more difficult.
Let's deal with the one the Premier League can't really control: establishing a medical protocol for training and matches that both satisfies government regulations in terms of safety, and satisfies those players and coaches who have legitimate concerns.