Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has said he has experienced coronavirus symptoms - and sounded a warning over the return of Premier League football.
The Aston Villa loanee, who spent eight seasons at Anfield, has revealed he suffered symptoms consistent with the virus while in self-isolation.
He told Spanish radio station Cope: "Last week it was my turn to go through the bug.
“It has been a different week, of taking precautions not to infect the people who live with me.
“Here tests are not conducted unless you are [in a] very bad [state]. Speaking to the doctors, the symptoms I had were of it, without official confirmation of it but everything pointed to it.
“We are very privileged people. We have a big house, with a garden. I think of the people who live in a 70-metres-squared apartment with two children and for me they are people who are showing a lot of strength.”
Premier League action has been suspended until April 30 in order to help prevent the further outbreak of COVID-19.
Reina, who is currently on loan at Villa Park from parent club AC Milan, has urged football isn't the main priority at the minute.
“Football takes a back seat. I don’t care much, really. Everyone’s wellbeing goes above anything else," the Spaniard added.
“I don’t know if we will play again this season. We have to be careful when talking about dates or deadlines.
"I understand that there are economic interests and a lot at stake, but as in any other sector.
"There’s no point in playing without fans. People have to enjoy it. We feel more fulfilled with fans. Beyond that, whatever is healthier and safer will be done.”
