Jurgen Klopp intends to avail of the special dispensation given to clubs by FIFA to prevent players from travelling to red-list countries (Phil Noble/PA Wire). Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will not allow players to travel to international matches later this month if they have to quarantine on their return. Due to the special circumstances, FIFA has given clubs dispensation to prevent players who may be affected by the regulations from joining up with their countries. We have to admit the players are paid by the clubs, so it means we have to be first priority. “I think everyone agrees we cannot let the players go and play for their country and come back and quarantine for 10 days in a hotel.

Source: Irish Independent March 04, 2021 02:37 UTC