Signal Iduna Park, home of German giants Borussia Dortmund, is slated for Liverpool’s away game against Midtjylland next month.
Liverpool were due to face the Danish champions on Wednesday 9 December at the home stadium of the MCH Arena in Herning.
However, concerns about the prospect of players being quarantined upon their return from Denmark due to government travel restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in England led to an alternative location for the game being identified.
UEFA had held talks with both clubs to find neutral ground for the game.
The Dortmund Westfalenstadion has turned out to be a potential venue.
A statement published this evening on the German team’s website reads: “The UEFA Champions League group game between Midtjylland and Liverpool on December 9th will take place at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK (kick-off at 18:55 CET).
“The reason for the change of location is the British coronavirus regulations, which stipulate that people returning from Denmark must spend 14 days in quarantine. Instead, Midtjylland and Liverpool – led by former BVB trainer Jürgen Klopp – will now compete against each other.” in Dortmund. “
However, it is believed that there will still be time for a change in plans before December 9th. UEFA and both participating teams have yet to officially confirm the stadium change.
And there is still the possibility that the travel restrictions between Great Britain and Denmark will be relaxed in the coming weeks or that an exemption for professional athletes will be agreed.
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If the game takes place in Germany, no fans are allowed to enter the stadium and both teams must comply with the regulations of the city of Dortmund and UEFA.
The game was expected to be a potentially dead end rubber for Liverpool – but the Reds suffered a 2-0 loss to Atalanta in Anfield on Wednesday to halt their march against the last 16.
Klopp’s men can confirm qualification for the knockout stage with a tie or win at home against Ajax next week.
However, given the uncertainty at this stage, further points against Midtjylland in Germany may be required to seal progress or lead the group.
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