AARON CRESSWELL is ‘terrified’ of getting coronavirus after the birth of his daughter.
And the West Ham defender, 30, believes the Premier League should only return once the crisis has been resolved.
Aaron Cresswell admits the coronavirus has left him ‘petrified’ for his newborn baby
Top-flight chiefs hope to resume matches as soon as possible after football was suspended until at least April 30.
But Cresswell has a wider perspective after his wife Jess gave birth to daughter Sadie just before the pandemic hit.
The Cresswells, who also have a son, Sonny, are holed up in their Docklands flat.
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And the Hammers left-back said: “The most important thing is everyone’s health and wellbeing. Football can wait.
“I’ve got a five-week-old baby daughter and, I’ll be honest, I’m petrified.
“There has been a lot of talk about how quick we can get football back.
“But the focus should be on people’s health and staying indoors.
“Of course, we’re all missing it — but there is a whole bigger picture.
“We can’t rush back just because people say we must to finish the season.”
There is talk football matches could be played behind closed doors.
But Cresswell said: “I hope they don’t just ask us to play for entertainment on TV.
“If we go back too soon and a player tests positive, the competition would be suspended.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
