MADRIDPlayers and coaching staff of La Liga club Eibar said on Tuesday they are afraid that restarting competitive matches could contribute to a fresh outbreak of the coronavirus in Spain. In a statement released independently of the club, Eibar's players and coaches said it would be impossible to physically distance themselves from each other, as recommended by the Spanish government. Eibar, who sit 16th in the table, are aware of the statement but have said the club will still adhere to the timetable set out by La Liga for training and then matches to return. Advertisement"The priority must be the health of everyone and it is time for that idea to prevail with facts, not just words. La Liga players are undergoing tests and working individually at training grounds this week as part of a plan to move gradually into groups, with the aim of resuming games behind closed doors in June.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2020 14:48 UTC