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Premier League return may see 'CGI fans in place of empty seats' as broadcasters fear viewers will be turned off by lack of atmosphere

Using 'CGI supporters' inside empty stadiums is reportedly being considered for the Premier League to try and keep viewers interested for behind closed doors games.

The coronavirus means any return for the English top flight this summer is likely to be behind closed doors, which will take away much of the atmosphere brought by supporters that can offer a layer of excitement to the game.

However, according to a inews, the use of computer generated images for supporters is being seriously considered by TV companies to maintain viewer interest.

Borussia Monchengladbach have put in cardboard cut-outs of fans in their stadium and now it appears the Premier League may go a step further by introducing CGI

Broadcasters are trying to think of ways to avoid eerily quiet stadiums and one solution appears to be using the CGI to block the images of banks of empty seats.