Football: Rodgers supports banning goal celebrations to tackle Covid-19 surge

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers spoke on Thursday ahead of their game against Southampton in the English Premier League. Leicester head into the game unbeaten in five in all competitions and looking to maintain their place in the top four. Premier League protocols have been issued, informing players to social distance whenever possible including goal celebrations, in the dressing room and during warm-ups. After a rise in Covid-19 cases within teams, The Premier League, captains and managers are set for urgent meetings amid fears that the government may have to step in.