Burnley game with Leicester game postponed because of Covid-19 and injuries

The home game between the two teams was postponed because of injuries and Covid-19 cases.

The game was called off as the Clarets did not have enough players to play.

If a club has 13 outfield players and one goalkeeper, they must play a game.

The 20th top-flight game to be postponed this season is due to Covid.

In December, the games against Watford, Villa andEverton were postponed.

The game against the Hornets has been moved to Tuesday, January 18th and that could be in doubt.

Sean Dyche and a number of first-team players were not in the FA Cup because of Covid-19.

The board assesses applications to postpone matches on a case-by-case basis, based on existing rules and adapted Covid-19 postponement guidance, implemented in light of the new Omicron variant.

The ability of a club to field a team, the status, severity and potential impact of the Covid-19 outbreak at the club, and the ability of the players to safely prepare for and play the match are some of the factors that the board will assess.

The board needs to consider the risks to the opposition and other people the club representatives may come into contact with.