Coronavirus: Pundit discusses future of the Premier League
The Liverpool players have been told to stay at home for two weeks as Melwood shuts down for a fortnight. The Reds are within touching distance of the Premier League title but the pandemic has delayed the inevitable. While the team awaits positive news in regards to how the season will be completed, they have minimised all risk of infection for those connected with the club.
Liverpool have closed Melwood for two weeks (Image: GETTY)
The German is expected to hold more personal conversations with the players directly.
Liverpool were set to take on Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday night, but the contest was postponed as the Premier League put a two-week break on proceedings.
Should the Reds have won that match, they would have had the chance to win the title on Saturday at Anfield against Crystal Palace.
Now they will have to wait until April 5 when they will return to action against Manchester City.
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Liverpool are taking no chances with their players (Image: GETTY)
Should that match be given the green light, Liverpool could clinch the title with a victory.
That would put all end to current doubts that the Premier League season may not even be concluded.
Clubs will meet again on Tuesday to discuss potential solutions to ensure the campaign is finished, even if it eats away long into the summer.
The European Championships are set to be rescheduled for 2021 by UEFA, to give domestic leagues extra breathing space.