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David Byrom

Bristol Rovers set to give players time off after coronavirus postponements

Bristol Rovers are set to allow their players some time at home with family following the coronavirus postponements.

In an unprecedented situation, the Gas' next game is not until an away trip to Oxford United on April 10, with three matches having been postponed by the EFL.

Manager Ben Garner is set to assess how Rovers should approach the long gap, but has first allowed players some time off to spend with family following widespread concern over the pandemic.

Bristol Rovers manager Ben Garner (Arron Gent/JMP)

He told the club on Friday: "We're going to assess it and have a good think about how we go about it.

"I think the important thing is we give the players a bit of time off to go and spend it with their families and make sure everyone's okay.

"Once we know what the situation is moving forward in terms of training.

"It does give us an opportunity to work on things and improve areas in the mean time.

"As I say, football's not the main focus at the moment, it's everyone's health and well-being."

Garner feels that football takes a back seat at this moment, and said that everyone at Rovers' priority should be staying healthy.

He said: "The big thing for everyone connected to the football club - players, staff and supporters - is look after your loved ones and yourself.

"The most important thing is everyone's health and well-being and that's obviously the priority at the moment.

"Look after yourselves and stay safe, thoughts and prayers with anyone who has lost anyone or is suffering at this difficult time."

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