Premier League and EFL players have tested positive for Covid after returning to preseason training, prompting fears of further outbreaks and disruption to the new season, as infection rates soar in the UK.
The cases of coronavirus have sent a ripple of concern through the top flight and football league, as clubs prepare for the start of the new season in August.
Club executives are urging players to take their Covid vaccinations, which public health experts say is the best way to ensure the new season goes ahead with minimal disruption, but some are reluctant, saying they have concerns over the jabs.