Coronavirus: Jurgen Klopp says his opinion is ‘not important’
The Premier League has been suspended until April 4 because of the coronavirus epidemic. Liverpool currently sit a massive 25 points clear at the top of the table.
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It is not known if the Premier League season will be finished due to the worldwide coronavirus epidemic.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has released a heartfelt statement on the crisis and says football should not be the current priority.
He said: “I don’t think this is a moment where the thoughts of a football manager should be important, but I understand for our supporters they will want to hear from the team and I will front that.
“First and foremost, all of us have to do whatever we can to protect one another. In society I mean. This should be the case all the time in life, but in this moment I think it matters more than ever.
Liverpool are set to win the Premier League title if the season continues (Image: FOOTBALL WEB PAGES)
“I’ve said before that football always seems the most important of the least important things. Today, football and football matches really aren’t important at all.
“Of course, we don’t want to play in front of an empty stadium and we don’t want games or competitions suspended, but if doing so helps one individual stay healthy - just one - we do it no questions asked.
“If it’s a choice between football and the good of the wider society, it’s no contest. Really, it isn’t.”
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The Premier League will meet next Thursday to decide what the next step is in when fixtures will be played or whether the season will continue.
UEFA meet on Tuesday to discuss the Champions League and Euro 2020 among other competitions.