The Premier League has committed to finish the season by 30 June "should the situation improve", along with every other league in European football, but they will only resume games when it is safe to do so.
Clubs will want to play all 38 games. It is cleaner, and avoids a potential legal minefield.
"On the face of it, why not?", says one senior football executive, when asked whether the new season should start later in the year.
What is the rush to start the new season in August? Why not prioritise ending the current one first?
Clearly, the Premier League would prefer to start the new season on schedule. But these are extraordinary times, and every scenario is likely to be considered.
Clubs will want to play all 38 games. It is cleaner, and avoids a potential legal minefield.
"On the face of it, why not?", says one senior football executive, when asked whether the new season should start later in the year.
What is the rush to start the new season in August? Why not prioritise ending the current one first?
Clearly, the Premier League would prefer to start the new season on schedule. But these are extraordinary times, and every scenario is likely to be considered.
