Jurgen klopp admits he does not know whether liverpool would be awarded premier league title if season is cancelled

Jurgen klopp admits he does not know whether liverpool would be awarded premier league title if season is cancelled

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Jurgen Klopp says there is "no contest" between football and the health of society as he admitted that he does not know how the season will conclude. The Premier League campaign


has been suspended until April 4 at the earliest amid the coronavirus crisis. Liverpool are currently 25 points clear at the top of the table and require only two more wins to guarantee


their first title since 1990. You may like However, it is unclear whether the Reds would be awarded the crown if the season was unable to be completed. But Klopp attempted to put that


question into perspective as he addressed Liverpool supporters through the club's official website. “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," he said. “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. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight


to your inbox every week. “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. “Today’s decision and announcement is being implemented with the


motive of keeping people safe. Because of that we support it completely. We have seen members of teams we compete against become ill. "This virus has shown that being involved in


football offers no immunity. To our rival clubs and individuals who are affected and to those who later will become so, you are in our thoughts and prayers. “None of us know in this moment


what the final outcome will be, but as a team we have to have belief that the authorities make decisions based on sound judgement and morality. “Yes, I am the manager of this team and club


and therefore carry a leadership responsibility with regards to our future on the pitch. "But I think in the present moment, with so many people around our city, the region, the country


and the world facing anxiety and uncertainty, it would be entirely wrong to speak about anything other than advising people to follow expert advice and look after themselves and each other.


“The message from the team to our supporters is only about your well-being. Put your health first. Don’t take any risk. Think about the vulnerable in our society and act where possible with


compassion for them. Please look after yourselves and look out for each other.” READ MORE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS: HOW IS IT AFFECTING FOOTBALL? PREMIER LEAGUE, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, EURO 2020


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