UEFA have responded to concerns that Liverpool's Champions League second leg clash with Atletico Madrid could be affected by coronavirus.
The governing body say they are taking the situation "very seriously" and have been in contact with the clubs concerned.
Several major sporting events around the world have already been impacted by coronavirus.
And UEFA admit they are closely monitoring the situation ahead of next week's Champions League fixtures.
A UEFA spokesperson told the ECHO: "UEFA takes the situation linked to the coronavirus very seriously.
"We are closely monitoring the situation and are in contact with the World Health Organisation and national authorities regarding Covid-19 and its development.
"UEFA is also monitoring decisions by local authorities that may have an impact on matches in its competitions.
"And we are in contact with all clubs and national associations in relation to this."
Liverpool host Diego Simeone's side at Anfield next week looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals.
The European Champions failed to break down Atletico after going behind to Saul Niguez's early goal at the Wanda Metropolitano on February 18.
