EPL: Solskjaer Calls For Premier League To Be Suspended

United will play their Europa League last-16 first leg against LASK Linz behind closed doors in Austria on Thursday.

A couple of fixtures across Europe, have been ordered to be played without fans and postponed.

Solskjaer, speaking to the press ahead of the LASK game, said he would “understand” if a blanket ban was introduced.

“I would understand, yes, under the circumstances.

“Of course it’s up to the experts to decide and the main concern must be the health of the general public and the decision that will be made we will back.

“We don’t know what’s going to happen. Have to get on with it when we can. I think football is for fans. Without fans we are nothing anyway. The game should be always for them. It’s still on telly, but tomorrow [Thursday] we might get a different message or in two weeks,” he said.

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Recently, Juventus defender, Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for coronavirus, the club has confirmed.

Although the Serie A champions said Rugani is currently not showing signs of any COVID-19 symptoms, he has contracted the illness.

The 25-year-old was named as a substitute during the club’s last game, a 2-0 win over Inter Milan on March 8, which took place behind closed doors.

“The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic.

“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including the census of those who have had contact with him,” an official club statement read.

After the Inter win, Rugani posted a photo on Twitter, showing him celebrating with his team-mates in the dressing room.