Virtual starts to become a reality for top clubs

Part of the VR Talent ID & Elite Development football platform is seen in the offices of Mi Hiepa in Manchester, Britain November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Powell

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Cutting edge virtual reality technology, allowing football clubs to return players to match situations and for the injured to get 'match sharp', is being tested and used by top English and European clubs.

The technology, developed by Manchester-based company Mi Hiepa, is currently being employed by four Premier League clubs and teams in Italy and Germany are also trialling the platform.