Wolves manager, Nuno Espirito Santo has said it is very absurd for football to continue despite the increasing coronavirus outbreak fears all over the world.
The UEL matches went down behind closed doors today but Nuno cannot understand the reasoning behind holding the games in the first place.
According to him, people are dying from the virus, therefore it is only wise from football games to be canceled so as not to risk the health of the players and managers.
He added that visiting Olympiakos after their owner was recently tested positive for coronavirus is an unnecessary risk to his club.
His words, “You play a game of football and then realise what is happening worldwide – people dead and dying. Then we play a game of football – it’s absurd,”
On how safe the Olympiakos players are, “Our position is that the trip poses an unnecessary risks to our players, staff, supporters and the families of all who travel, at such critical and uncertain times,”
“Our concern is also for our opponents, whose players and staff have today been tested, and will now be expected to play their part in an important fixture, under the difficult and challenging circumstances of their owner suffering with the virus.
“There is also disappointment that the match will be played without home and away supporters, as that is part of what makes European competition so special, as well as the fact our fans have already contended with similar obstacles on our Europa League journey already this season.
“We believe that there are some things that are more important than football, and that the good health of our pack and the general public is one of them. However, we respect the decision of UEFA and the integrity of the competition, and we will travel tomorrow to Greece to play the fixture.
“We hope that our request to UEFA, and our acceptance of their decision, can act as the catalyst for them to consider alternative options moving forwards, as this will not be the last fixture to be affected by coronavirus.”
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