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Matt Davies

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says players are 'scared' over Premier League return

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has revealed Premier League players are "scared" ahead of a potential return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Premier League has been postponed since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak with June 8 touted as a potential return date.

Matches would be played behind closed doors but questions still remain regarding the practicality of a resumption with the abundance of testing required just one pertinent issue on an extensive list.

Speaking to Argentine TV station El Chiringuito, Aguero revealed his team-mates are particularly worried about their family members and will be "quite nervous and extra careful" on returning to training.

"The majority of players are scared because they have children and families," Aguero said.

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"I'm scared but I'm with my girlfriend here and I'm not going to be in contact with other people. I'm locked in my house and the only person I could infect is my girlfriend.

"They're saying that there are people that have it and don't have any symptoms but still infect you. That's why I am here at home. Maybe I have the illness and I don't even know.

"When one person is ill we will think 'oh what's happening here? I hope a vaccine will be found soon so that this all ends."

Premier League clubs will discuss a potential restart during a meeting on Friday.

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