Liverpool await Premier League fate amid coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus outbreak has become a worldwide catastrophe and several major sporting activities around the world have been cancelled or postponed. The same factor also led to the Premier League getting postponed until April 3. However, given the crisis gaining depth, it remains to be seen whether England's top-tier football tournament gets completed. Here's how leaders Liverpool get affected.
There is a chance that EPL will not be completed
The fans are wondering whether the season will go ahead from here on. Officials from all 20 clubs are set to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to establish plans for the remainder of the season. One senior source at a Premier League club told Sky Sports there is a 75% chance this season will not be completed.
There's a possibility that the season could get cancelled
Liverpool needed Manchester City to lose to Burnley on Saturday to give them a chance to seal the title at their local rivals Everton two days later. However, things do not look bright for the Reds. It remains to be seen what decisions are taken as far the league is concerned. There is a possibility that the season may be deemed null and void.
What are the options ahead for the Premier League?
The most drastic option would be to cancel the season and declare it null and void. In this case three-quarters of an entire campaign - would be wiped from the record books. There would be no title winner and European qualification as well. Another option is end the season as it is. In that sense, Liverpool would be declared as champions.
'Today, football and football matches really aren't important'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said football is the least important thing at this moment. "I've said before that football always seems the most important of the least important things," Klopp said in a statement. "Today, football and football matches really aren't important at all. If it's a choice between football and the good of the wider society, it's no contest. Really, it isn't."
What do we feel regarding this season?
Liverpool are 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City. They are deserving champions and if the crisis deepens, then the season should finish as it is. In this scenario, all crucial factors get fulfilled in terms of European qualification and relegation as well.
