Uefa's corona rule: The match must be played even if 12 players and one goalkeeper are available

Travel restrictions are just one of the problems facing football clubs ahead of the new season in the Champions League and Europa League.

Everything is a consequence of the coronavirus, which depends on the playing of matches, in any country and on any field.

What happens if there are positive cases in a team before the game.

The UEFA rules state:

"In the event that more than one player or official tests positive for COVID-19, the match will be played as planned if the competent institutions do not decide to quarantine the entire team".

In Montenegro, such a rule is in force - one player, quarantine for the whole team.

UEFA also leaves the possibility to move the match "if this does not jeopardize the schedule of other subsequent matches or competitions", as stated in Paragraph I.3.1.

Thus, for example, the match of the first round of qualification for the Champions League could be played on August 18 instead of August 19 or 21, and the first round of the Europa League could be played on September 27 instead of August 12.

The UEFA rules further state:

"If there are 13 registered A-list players available, including at least one goalkeeper, the match must be played.

If there are fewer than 13 players registered on the A list, or if there is no goalkeeper, UEFA may allow a change in the date of the match in accordance with the deadlines in Paragraph I.3.1, if the local authorities can provide tests for a sufficient number of players to undergo.

Alternatively, the club can use players who are not registered with UEFA according to the previous deadlines, but are registered with national associations in accordance with FIFA standards, and are negative for COVID-19. If the game cannot be postponed in accordance with Paragraph I.3.1, the club that cannot play will be responsible for not playing and will lose the game with a score of 3:0".