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Raphael Honigstein explains the pressures on the Bundesliga
The Bundesliga is under "considerable pressure" as it prepares to become the first major European league to resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to German football specialist Raphael Honigstein.
Football in Germany has been suspended since March due to the crisis, but with the loosening of blockade measures, authorities have given the green light for the campaign to continue on Saturday.
League organizers must play the remaining matches to ensure they satisfy the rights holders, said Honigstein, adding that if the return to action is a failure, others leagues can choose to abandon their seasons.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Honigstein said: "There is considerable pressure.
"First of all, the pressure comes from within because they had to return to these games. There was a real financial need to make sure that the games could be organized, if not the fee payers were reluctant to pay. "
"Now they have to justify it with a medical concept. All football is trying to see if Germany can be a pioneer."
"There is the added pressure of possibly being able to show the light, but if a failure were to occur, I think the other leagues would be greatly discouraged. It would be really difficult for anyone returning to Europe to Germany to fail." "
New measures will be implemented for the rest of the season.
Virtual press conferences, full tests and no hugs.
The Bundesliga is implementing new measures to ensure the safety of players and minimize the risk that anyone involved will return a positive test upon return to action.
"The league system is built around two principles," said Honigstein.
"First, minimize the number of people on the pitch and that’s why Germany’s head coach Joachim Lowe is not considered to be essentially personal, unlike a pair ball players he cannot enter. "
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"Only 10 journalists can participate. Virtual press conferences will replace the real ones. You can ask the coach a question in WhatsApp and then listen to the answer on TV, so it's not usual.
"In addition, there will be no mixed zones, so there will be no real opportunity to mingle with the players after the match. There is also a very comprehensive testing program, which guarantees players a lot of tests. "
"But also, when they are together, they minimize the risks by making sure to bring their own car for home games and not to make them celebrate, kiss or kiss after goals They also don’t use a shower. "
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