Ramadan

[DJ-Q]

Surely we can’t expect our Muslim players to play during fasting? Does that mean we are without Salech and El Ghazi this weekend?

[JamesWales]

Re: Ramadan

I think they can take drinks breaks if they so wish

[19bluebirds27]

Re: Ramadan

Depends on if they expect to get paid.

[Canton Kev]

Re: Ramadan

Salah has seemed to manage alright for the past few years against the likes of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. I’m sure Salech can handle Sunderland.

[BlueArmy 86]

Re: Ramadan

It’s not a difficult fast at this time of year, so I’m told by a friend. It’s the mid summer ones that are a killer. Although it will get harder as it stays lighter for longer. And everyone’s different I suppose, but id imagine top athletes deal with it better.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Ramadan

Salah has seemed to manage alright for the past few years against the likes of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. I’m sure Salech can handle Sunderland.

You can substitute days and catch up later, or even make a donation in lieu of fasting.

[The Bloop]

Re: Ramadan

Can't remember which game I was watching the other day, but the ref blew the whistle at sunset to enable fasting players to have a drink.
With Ramadan in winter at the moment and daylight hours a lot shorter than they could be, it's much easier to observe than when Ramadan was at the height of summer.

[Joe Gillis]

Re: Ramadan

I think they can take drinks breaks if they so wish

Oh Lord!

[DJ-Q]

Re: Ramadan

Can't remember which game I was watching the other day, but the ref blew the whistle at sunset to enable fasting players to have a drink.
With Ramadan in winter at the moment and daylight hours a lot shorter than they could be, it's much easier to observe than when Ramadan was at the height of summer.

This was Mazraoui at the Man Utd game. Obviously a lot easier at later kick off times as sunsets during the game. I’m guessing even up north the sun will still be in the sky during a 3pm kick off

[Wales-Bales]

Re: Ramadan

I think they can take drinks breaks if they so wish

Wouldn't that break the fast?

[splott parker]

Re: Ramadan

Oh Lord!

It’s Oh Allah!

[North Cardiff Blue]

Re: Ramadan

Surely we can’t expect our Muslim players to play during fasting? Does that mean we are without Salech and El Ghazi this weekend?

They'll probably still eat, and just pretend to fast, we need them fit and strong.

[splott parker]

Re: Ramadan

As long as our Catholics don’t give up defending for Lent.

[Eric the Half a Bee]

Re: Ramadan

As long as our Catholics don’t give up defending for Lent.

They have all season, why should that change?

[ToTaL ITK]

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All muslims that play football that is physically challenging are allowed a chip dinner/lunch to keep up their strength