NIGEL PEARSON has accused football chiefs of “closing their eyes” to the threat of death.
It comes after Watford skipper Troy Deeney let rip on Project Restart – claiming he would refuse to play if his family were not safe.
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Pearson believes that some people are ‘closing their eyes’ to the risk of a fatalityCredit: Reuters
Keeper Ben Foster has also slammed Prem bigwigs, claiming they “don’t have a clue”.
And Hornets boss Pearson said: “We would like football to restart but it has got to be safe.
“We should be cautious. To ignore possibilities is foolhardy.
“God forbid we have a fatality. People are closing their eyes to the threat.
“And from a moral standpoint it is unreasonable to suggest that footballers are obligated to make the nation feel better.
“There is an element of that [being used as guinea pigs].”
Foster, 37, added: “I really haven’t a clue how they are going to work it.
“It is almost impossible to come up with solutions.
Ben Foster has also questioned the logistics of ‘Project Restart’Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
“You can’t go risking people’s health to be playing football.
“Health is the most important thing.
“Going back to playing has to be done when the time is right.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
