ARSENAL’S Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven is reportedly at risk of being postponed.
Uefa have already taken the decision to postpone Rangers’ Champions League game against Napoli by 24 hours.
And it is possible Arsenal’s match on Thursday will not go ahead due to police shortages during a period of national mourning, report The Telegraph.
There are also concerns about the next round of Premier League fixtures taking place next weekend including the Gunners’ trip to Brentford, with The Queen’s funeral on Monday.
All Premier League and EFL matches this weekend were cancelled following the death of Her Majesty Elizabeth II.
The decision was made as a mark of respect for The Queen although there were also worries about the strain on police resources.
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A spokesperson for the National Police Chiefs Council said: “Since the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK has activated a national policing operation.
“UK Policing is working closely with other organisations to ensure that events are held safely and with the appropriate security.
“Following the decisions of the Premier League and English Football League to cancel this weekend’s matches, we will work with football clubs to try and ensure that, where possible, football fixtures can take place safely when balanced against the requirement to support national events and deliver day to day policing.
“This is a unique situation and we are working closely with everyone involved.”
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But those fears have been allayed ahead of the next round of EFL fixtures that are set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Arsenal got their Europa League campaign underway with a win at Zurich on Thursday.
The Queen’s death was announced midway through the game with both teams holding a minute’s silence for Her Majesty before the beginning of the second half.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
