The battle is on as the second phase of the league's home-and-home battle is about to begin
Based on the clear instructions from the NFF, the CFF is pushing ahead with the restoration of home and away matches in the second phase of the league. The CFF has regarded the resumption of home and away matches as a top priority this season, and according to the original plan, this system was expected to be piloted in stages 3 and 4. However, with the positive changes in the anti-epidemic situation, the resumption of home and away matches in the league has been quickly put on the agenda.
It is reported that the CFA has reported to the State General Administration of Sports to resume the home and away program, to be approved immediately after the full start. In view of the league in late July due to the suspension of the East Asian Cup, the CFA plans to use this window of time to quickly complete the restoration of home and away games, one step, in the second phase of the league to restart the home and away game system.
Currently, all the work is being carried out around the key time point of August 6th. However, given the diversity of implementation in each city, it will undoubtedly be a tough test for the CFL and the Super League clubs to complete all the preparations before the start of the second phase of the league.
In the first half of this year, the Chinese Football Association on the resumption of home and away matters to consult the views of the Chinese Super League clubs, 18 clubs have expressed support. But in practice, will also face many challenges, the impact of the epidemic has led to a number of clubs with huge economic pressure, and even appeared to be unable to make ends meet, the players owed wages a serious problem, up to a year long. Under such circumstances, the operating cost of the home stadium will also be a considerable expenditure. How to assist the clubs to tide over the difficult times, the CFA and CFF are afraid that they need to think deeply about the solution.
