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'It has never been more important': Premier League chief Richard Masters writes to all clubs asking them to 'strongly encourage' players to get vaccinated amid recent Covid surge

The Premier League has urged clubs to encourage their players to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

A surge in cases due to the omicron variant has significantly impacted the top-flight, with half of this weekend's games being postponed.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has stressed the importance of vaccination for footballers in a letter to all 20 clubs.

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has urged clubs to encourage players to get the jab
Last figures in October revealed that 68 per cent of players had not been fully jabbed
The recent surge in Covid-19 cases has led to top-flight games being called off

As reported by the Athletic, he wrote to clubs: 'We have collectively highlighted the importance of vaccination and it has never been more important.