As Liverpool Are 2 Wins Away From Glory, Here’s How Premier League Season Can Be Called Off

The 2019-20 Premier League season, which is currently suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, can be called off if the clubs do not agree to play in neutral venues.

The current campaign has been suspended since March 13 and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC are currently on the top of the table and are just two wins away from clinching the club’s first league win as many as 30 years.

The vote regarding the idea of playing the remainder season at neutral venues is due to take place Monday (May 11) as the Premier League board is trying to figure out a way to resume soccer in the U.K. The proposal needs 14 out of the 20 clubs to vote in favor for it to be approved.

According to a report by BBC, League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has said “time isn't on our side and training needs to be in place very soon” for a return by June 12. Meanwhile, he also added that all the 20 clubs are on board to playing the remaining 92 games of the current season whenever it is safe to play.

During BBC Radio 4’s Today program, Bevan was asked if the season could get scrapped if the vote ends against the neutral venues scheme. To which he responded, “Yes, I think that probably is correct. The government, if they haven't already, will be making it clear that home matches with densely populated stadia, really puts into question whether social distancing rules can be adhered to.”

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to update on the country’s lockdown situation by Sunday.

For Premier League to finish the season, it has to resume soccer in June and complete the season by July to fit in with the UEFA competition plans. For this to happen, the 20 clubs will have to resume full training by May 18. Even if the games will be played behind closed doors, the Premier League board will have to undertake at least 40,000 tests for players and staff.