How much will Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact Aston Villa's season?

[sickbeggar]

More proof, if proof was needed that footballers as a whole aren't that bright.

[cdbearsfan]

Those statistics don't seem out of proportion with the general population. I'd like to see the league adopt the NFL rule, if a match has to be postponed because of unvaccinated players catching Covid, the team catching it forfeit the game. The league should also be naming and shaming unvaccinated players to put pressure on them.

[sickbeggar]

You'd think their agents would have a word just on the basis of protecting their value/career. Reading some of the reports of players who had it bad, you don't want a case of long covid that puts you out for 6 months.

[algy]

The issue for me is that the people who clearly want to carry on with life 'as normal' are the ones who won't wear a mask because they don't have to, rather than thinking about why they mightn't. I choose to wear a mask still, whenever I'm in a busy place. So I will be when I'm at Villa Park on Saturday, whether that's in the shop, in the concourses or moving about. When I'm in my seat, I'll make a choice as it will be outside and there will be far less risk as a result.

I still wear a mask in shops, cafes and at work in the office (until I'm sat at my desk which has a window nearby and is 3m+ away from anyone else.

I am vaccinated, not because I particularly want to have a needle stuck in my arm but because I know it's the right thing to do. I'm getting closer to being in the higher risk group as I'm 50 (holy fuck) but the reality is, instead of fighting for my rights, I think about other people and society as a whole because I'm not a selfish twat.

The vaccine is safe and in my view, everyone eligible should get it. It is absolutely their choice, but if they don't they should recognise there are other people making choices too, and that might be the choice to not let an unvaccinated person near them. You can't have it all in this life and all that's being suggested is to make a small sacrifice for the greater good.

The studies are clear, the vaccination reduces the risk of catching the thing, reduces the effects if you do catch it, reduces the risk of transmission and therefore reduces the risk to everyone, not just the person receiving it. The side-effects are minimal and for a very limited period of time. So if you don't want to do it, then frankly you don't deserve the nice things in life either.

Spot on and exactly where I am.

[Percy McCarthy]

The issue for me is that the people who clearly want to carry on with life 'as normal' are the ones who won't wear a mask because they don't have to, rather than thinking about why they mightn't. I choose to wear a mask still, whenever I'm in a busy place. So I will be when I'm at Villa Park on Saturday, whether that's in the shop, in the concourses or moving about. When I'm in my seat, I'll make a choice as it will be outside and there will be far less risk as a result.

I still wear a mask in shops, cafes and at work in the office (until I'm sat at my desk which has a window nearby and is 3m+ away from anyone else.

I am vaccinated, not because I particularly want to have a needle stuck in my arm but because I know it's the right thing to do. I'm getting closer to being in the higher risk group as I'm 50 (holy fuck) but the reality is, instead of fighting for my rights, I think about other people and society as a whole because I'm not a selfish twat.

The vaccine is safe and in my view, everyone eligible should get it. It is absolutely their choice, but if they don't they should recognise there are other people making choices too, and that might be the choice to not let an unvaccinated person near them. You can't have it all in this life and all that's being suggested is to make a small sacrifice for the greater good.

The studies are clear, the vaccination reduces the risk of catching the thing, reduces the effects if you do catch it, reduces the risk of transmission and therefore reduces the risk to everyone, not just the person receiving it. The side-effects are minimal and for a very limited period of time. So if you don't want to do it, then frankly you don't deserve the nice things in life either.

Spot on and exactly where I am.

Me too except I’m not going to the Villa (or out anywhere except work and shopping). I’m grateful that I’m very happy in my yard and watching football on TV, I accept not everyone is so lucky.

[Footy-Vill]

Buendia and Martinez who arrived in Brazil on a flight from Caracas (Venezuela) to Guarulhos, declared they had not spent time in any of the four countries with restrictions on them in the last 14 days," The National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil stated

On Friday, unofficial news reporting alleged false statements made by these travelers.

“False information provided to the Brazilian authorities may constitute sanitary infractions and violation of criminal laws."

The Sao Paulo State Health Secretariat said: "An *epidimiological and sanitary investigation has begun."

*relating to the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.

Buendia and Martinez could be at risk of further sanctions if they play.
Also the Argentine Manager has said they are there for all 3 matches when previously it was thought it was 2 games

[Ad@m]

Brazil-Argentina game halted after confusion over Covid regulations

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58431607

Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier was halted just minutes after kick off on Sunday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules.

The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians arena after the officials came out to stop the game.

A pitch invasion by immigration officials has got to be a world first!  Especially one involving two Villa players (Buendia was on the bench)!

[Footy-Vill]

Argentina arrived back in Buenos Aires. Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia will depart to Croatia for a 10-day quarantine, as agreed by the AFA, the players and Aston Villa.

Looks like as agreed Martinez and Buendia will only miss the Chelsea match through quarantine

[cdbearsfan]

Where is the confirmation that they're going to Croatia, please?

[Risso]

Argentina arrived back in Buenos Aires. Emiliano Martinez and Emiliano Buendia will depart to Croatia for a 10-day quarantine, as agreed by the AFA, the players and Aston Villa.

Looks like as agreed Martinez and Buendia will only miss the Chelsea match through quarantine

I can't see that they'll be ready for Everton. Depending on what day they arrive in Croatia (if they do) then they might only be allowed out on the Saturday morning. They're then going to fly back, having not trained with the team for a month and play straight away? Can't see it personally.

[cdbearsfan]

Martinez is a goalie so I'm not sure how often he trains "with the team" anyway. If they're in Croatia today they could be back in the UK next Thursday or Friday without quarantining. Reckon there would be a very good chance of Martinez starting and no reason why Buendia couldn't be on the bench. It would be nice if the likes of Steer, Bailey and El Ghazi could avoid getting injured in the meantime to mitigate the loss of the two players, but the way the season has gone at least one of them will find a way to be out, no doubt.

[Risso]

Martinez is a goalie so I'm not sure how often he trains "with the team" anyway. If they're in Croatia today they could be back in the UK next Thursday or Friday without quarantining. Reckon there would be a very good chance of Martinez starting and no reason why Buendia couldn't be on the bench. It would be nice if the likes of Steer, Bailey and El Ghazi could avoid getting injured in the meantime to mitigate the loss of the two players, but the way the season has gone at least one of them will find a way to be out, no doubt.

With the flight time and time difference they'll probably be in Croatia tomorrow. That's day 0. They've then got to do 10 full days, and are allowed out on the 11th day, which is the Saturday. If they do arrive in Croatia today, then it'll be Friday. It can't be Thursday.

[Demitri_C]

Guys ive been doing some detective work and ronaldo is isolating 10 days with government guidelines. But why? He hasnt tested positive and is returning from a non red country. There has been no reports of him interacting with anyone with covid which seems to suggest to me is that he is one of the footballers who isnt taking the vaccine. If he was vaccinated hw wouldnt have to isolate.

If thats the case he should not be allowed to play just like non vaccinated will be banned from games

[Risso]

Guys ive been doing some detective work and ronaldo is isolating 10 days with government guidelines. But why? He hasnt tested positive and is returning from a non red country. There has been no reports of him interacting with anyone with covid which seems to suggest to me is that he is one of the footballers who isnt taking the vaccine. If he was vaccinated hw wouldnt have to isolate.

If thats the case he should not be allowed to play just like non vaccinated will be banned from games

Portugal is an amber list country, and you have to isolate at home if you're not fully vaccinated.

[cdbearsfan]

So he's an anti-vaxxer? Glad to see my suspicions about him being a massive dickhead confirmed.