Signal Iduna Park, the home of German giants Borussia Dortmund, has been lined up to host Liverpool’s away match against Midtjylland next month.
Liverpool were set to face the Danish champions in their home stadium of the MCH Arena, in the town of Herning, for their final Champions League group match on Wednesday, December 9.
However, concerns about the prospect of players having to quarantine in England after returning from Denmark due to the Government’s travel restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an alternative venue being sounded out for the match.
UEFA had been in discussions with both clubs to find a neutral ground for the game to be played.
And Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion has emerged as the prospective venue.
A statement published on the German side’s website tonight said: “The UEFA Champions League group match between Midtjylland and Liverpool on 9 December will be held at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK (kick-off 18:55 CET).
“The reason for the change in venue is the UK Coronavirus regulations, which dictate that people returning from Denmark must spend 14 days in quarantine. Instead, Midtjylland and Liverpool – led by former BVB coach Jürgen Klopp – will now go head-to-head in Dortmund.”
However, it is understood there is still time for a change to plans before December 9. UEFA and both participating teams are yet to officially confirm the switch of stadium.
And the possibility remains that travel restrictions in place between the UK and Denmark may be relaxed over the next couple of weeks, or a late exemption could be arranged for professional athletes.
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Should the match go ahead in Germany, no supporters will be allowed in the stadium and both teams must adhere to the regulations set out by the city of Dortmund and UEFA.
The game was expected to be a potential dead rubber for Liverpool – but the Reds suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Atalanta at Anfield on Wednesday to halt their march towards the last 16.
Klopp’s men can confirm qualification for the knockout phase with a draw or win at home to Ajax next week.
But given the uncertainty at this stage, further points may be required against Midtjylland in Germany to seal progress or top the group.
