TOTTENHAM star Jan Vertonghen has called for people violating coronavirus protection measures to be fined and the money handed back to the NHS.
The Belgian defender took to social media to express his views with the football season having ground to a halt due to the spread of the deadly virus.
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Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen voiced his thoughts on social media as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause problems worldwide
Premier League action has been suspended and will not resume until April 30 at the earliest but Vertonghen shared his thoughts on the general situation with his followers on Twitter.
He tweeted: “Should fine big time for everyone who’s not respecting the protection measures and give the money back to NHS, doctors, nurses, key workers etc… #SocialDistancing.”
The government has asked all pubs, clubs, theatres and gyms to close, with the British public advised to implement social distancing.
However, some individuals have chosen to ignore the strict advice, potentially putting thousands of lives in danger – something Vertonghen is clearly not happy about.
Lockdown measures have been enforced in countries such as Italy and Spain, where football, like most industries, has suffered due to the spread of coronavirus.
Italy has suffered terribly with the virus – many of Serie A’s top players have contracted Covid-19 with AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini the latest star to test positive.
Spanish football is in mourning after former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz, 76, passed away after contracting the disease.
In England the Premier League was forced into action when Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus on March 12.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi also revealed he had produced a positive test result and his team-mates were told to self-isolate.
His international and club colleague Mason Mount was spotted playing football with childhood friend and West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, despite the isolation clampdown.
Mount reportedly apologised to Blues boss Frank Lampard after the pictures circulated.
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All players – including 32-year-old Vertonghen – are now being forced to train from home but they can expect a return to action at some point after Premier League chiefs insisted the season will be finished when possible.
It has been a bad month for Vertonghen, whose Spurs contract runs out in the summer.
He spoke of his family’s shock as they suffered a raid of their home by armed robbers at the beginning of March.
AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini tests positive for coronavirus along with son Daniel
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
