Premier League and EFL clubs face a potential battle with the PFA over proposals to insert vaccination clauses into player contracts. Sportsmail has learned that several clubs are considering making vaccination against Covid-19 a condition of employment amid concerns that take-up of the jab has been low among players. Premier League players could have vaccination clauses put into their contracts this seasonThe Government wants all top-flight and EFL players and back-room staff jabbed by OctoberAs it stands, the Government appear happy for the clubs to take the lead and the majority are actively encouraging players to be vaccinated. After Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge was admitted to hospital with Covid this month, manager Lee Bowyer appeared to adopt a laissez-faire approach to vaccination. Premier League clubs will again operate a twice-weekly testing programme but players in the EFL will generally be tested only if they show symptoms.

Source: Daily Mail July 23, 2021 21:33 UTC