Premier League stars may only be able to train fully for “two or three days” before being expected to play again. And there are fears that it will lead to a raft of injuries and cause a potential roadblock for Project Restart with games set to return from June 12.
It comes after clubs were presented with detailed plans for a return to training as part of the Premier League’s proposals to resume fixtures next month.
Players have been left concerned about injuries being a major factor amid other fears about their own health and safety - and potential knock-on effects for their family members.
The clubs are understandably taking such strong precautions over training that it could be phased back in four stages, according to one club source.