Clubs must respect players' health concerns, says Allardyce


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Soccer Aid 2019 - England Training - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - June 13, 2019 England co-manager Sam Allardyce during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Premier League clubs must reassure players there will be no repercussions if they are unwilling to risk their health by returning to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, former England manager Sam Allardyce has said.

Several players have expressed concerns about the league's plans to resume amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 4.64 million people globally, causing over 310,200 deaths.

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