I myself expected it but it seems this variant of the omicron is more vicious than imagined.
If we look at there are several in the EPL team who are indeed affected by this virus and the worst thing now is Tottenham Hotspur.
In addition, other domestic leagues cannot be calm because there are indeed several teams in other top leagues who are affected by this.
I think the problem is not so much this new variant, but the attitude that many countries, like the UK, had towards Covid. They started acting as if the pandemic no longer existed, and this is the result. They lowered their "guard" and are now suffering these consequences.
Either way this is not just a problem in EPL. Championships from other countries are also seeing several clubs with a large number of infected.