The longing for football and the longing for a return to the routine drain into hectic discussions around the return of the various leagues and European factories • But in the midst of all the madness no one stopped to ask the opinion of who will be sent to the front - the players themselves • You may be surprised to know what some have to say

• Marie. "Don't understand how you can keep your horn away!"

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In recent days there have been constant discussions about the return of European football leagues to activities in the shadow of the Corona epidemic and its consequences. Some countries have already decided to stop for the season - France, the Netherlands and Belgium, for example - but in others, such as Spain, Germany, England and Italy, there is a real attempt to resume the games as quickly as possible to end the season in a reasonable amount of time.

The frantic talks involve state presidents, prime ministers, sports and health ministers, and sometimes scientists and doctors, club owners, union leaders, board members and all who. But the players themselves - those who will eventually climb the grass, sweat, bump, push, and probably endanger themselves and their environment - are less audible.

Few express an opinion, for any of its reasons, but those who do do raise an interesting point to hear and listen to. "I love football, love my club and love to cheer on the fans," wrote Valencia's Brazilian Brake Gabriel Paulista this week, "but first of all, I love and respect human health and life." You will summarize his clear position in one sentence: "First of all life! Then football!"

Gabriel. "Money is not everything" // Photo: From Twitter 

"We're human too"

In a long post on social networks, Paulista presented the concerns that accompany him toward returning to training and games. He spoke openly about the fear of catching up and getting infected, of the fear that the return program to an unspecified activity would be enough, and that no one would promise players that they would be okay. “I know football players are considered people with privilege, but we are human beings as well.

"For me, and I'm sure that in terms of other players, money is not everything. After the difficult period we went through and we are still going through, everything has to be done so that no one gets infected or dies of this disease."

The Brazilian brake experienced the Corona closely after 35 percent of Valencia people contracted the virus following their encounter with Atletico in the Champions League, but he is not the only one who expresses fear and concern. In an interview with Argentine OLE, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguaro shared in his sentiments: "Most players are scared because they have family and children.

Brighton striker Glenn Murray was even more emphatic and told the Daily Mail: "It's not just two 25-player rallies playing against each other, but a lot more people involved. I realized they would declare social remoteness until the new year, and I can't figure out how to Keep social distance away from a beam ball! "

"You can't force us"

Marie and Aguaro's remarks are intertwined with an investigation by the British "THE ATHLETIC" this week entitled "Scared and angry players in the face of plans to return to football".

In the same investigation footballers from all English leagues (some anonymously) tell why they think returning to the fields is a border crossing in the war against the Corona virus. They claim that returning in June is premature, irresponsible and unrealistic. Mostly, they have trouble understanding the "isolation camps" they have planned.

An unidentified Premier League player said: "If the epidemic is so extreme that we should be imprisoned, one has to think why the hell is going back." Jovi McCannoff of Leighton Orient added: "We can't be forced to do something when our family's health is at stake."

According to Chema Botke, a Spanish sports psychologist and past basketball coach, this fear is natural and will accompany the return process. "It's a new situation for everyone, and we have to respect the players who are scared," Botka told L "EL ESPANOL" are not just footballers, they are family members. " And really, it's hard not to agree with the words and things of the actors themselves. Their fear and fear are perfectly legitimate, and these things should also be taken into account when talking and planning a quick return to the lots.