Mexico City /
the call of the Raul Jiménez with the Mexican Selection for the next FIFA Date at the start of the CONCACAF qualifiers hangs from a thread, after the Premier League reported that it will not lend to players who are called to play in countries that are on the British government’s COVID red list, including Mexico.
“The clubs of the Premier League have decided today reluctantly, but unanimously, not releasing players for international matches that will be played in the countries of the red list next month “, it was informed in the communiqué issued by the English league
Countries in the red list of the Premier League
While in this case Mexico is hurt by the possible absence of the Wolverhampton striker, there are many other countries that have star players in England and could not count on them, as they are. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Others.
Why doesn’t the Premier want to lend players?
The reason why the English First Division does not want to give in to players is because when they return to the UK they will have to make a quarantine of at least 10 days, Time in which they will not be able to use the players in the competitions of the local league.
“Quarantine requirements mean that the well-being and fitness of players will be significantly affected. We understand the challenges that exist in the international match calendar and remain open to viable solutions,” the official statement added.
The Mexican team sent the letter of invitation to Raúl last week and this Thursday Gerardo Martino will announce the list of more than 23 players with whom he will play the start of the playoffs to play against Jamaica, Costa Rica and Panama.