German coach Jurgen Klopp called on the Premier League not to suspend competitions to contain
the spread of the Coronavirus, saying that the health measures currently followed would ensure
the protection of the tournament.
West Bromwich Albion coach, Sam Allardyce, earlier called for a temporary suspension of the league after
it was revealed that positive cases rose to record numbers in a week.
Because of this huge increase, the Everton match with Manchester City, on Monday, and Tottenham’s match
at home to Fulham were postponed two days ago.
Klopp said that he would understand the decision to suspend the tournament if necessary, but stressed the
importance of the role that football may play in this difficult time for everyone.
“I understand there are concerns, but we are doing everything we can to keep the players safe and I think
the tournament can continue in the current situation,” he told reporters before the Southampton match.
He continued: “People want to watch matches and teams follow the required isolation and protection
measures and train in their own places. Therefore, I demand the continuation of the championship.
But I am not a specialist and I respect any decisions that will be issued in the coming weeks.”
