Liverpool vs Leeds Match Postponed: Two Premier League games due to be played on Boxing Day have been called off due to a number COVID cases. Liverpool’s clash with Leeds has been postponed. Wolves v Watford will also have to be rearranged. Follow Live Football updates on InsideSport.IN
The Premier League confirmed that both Leeds and Watford have requested to have the games postponed due to positive COVID cases in both squads. Claudio Ranieri’s side haven’t played since December 10 after seeing their clashes with Crystal Palace and Burnley delayed.
We can confirm our fixture with Leeds United at Anfield on December 26 has been postponed.
The Boxing Day encounter will be rescheduled after the Premier League ruled it was unable to go ahead following the number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Leeds squad.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 23, 2021
Liverpool vs Leeds Match Postponed: Official Statement from Liverpool
“Liverpool FC can confirm the fixture with Leeds United at Anfield on December 26 has been postponed.
Information for supporters who were due to attend the game, as well as its revised date, will be made available via Liverpoolfc.com in due course.
Liverpool FC would like to thank fans of both clubs for their understanding as we continue to navigate through this challenging period.”
Liverpool vs Leeds Match Postponed: Official Statement from the Premier League
“Following postponement requests from Leeds United and Watford as a result of COVID-19, the Premier League Board met this morning and regrettably agreed to call off the two affected clubs’ Boxing Day fixtures.
The two matches are Wolverhampton Wanderers v Watford and Liverpool v Leeds United, both due to be played on Sunday at 12:30 GMT. The Board today was able to make its decisions in advance of Boxing Day to give clarity to clubs and their supporters.
The Board concluded that Leeds United will not be able to fulfil their fixture this weekend due to the number of players with COVID-19, injuries and illness. The club’s training ground has also been closed after consultation with the UK Health Security Agency and the Premier League.
Watford FC continue to have an insufficient number of players to field a team after their game against Crystal Palace FC last Saturday was postponed following a COVID-19 outbreak. Due to players coming out of isolation, it is fully expected Watford will be available for their fixture on Tuesday 28 December, against West Ham United.“
Liverpool vs Leeds Match Postponed: Boxing Day fixture between Liverpool and Leeds United called off; Official Statement from Liverpool
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