JOSE MOURINHO urged fellow Premier League managers to “stay at home and watch Bundesliga” if they are against Project Restart.
The Tottenham boss, 57, made it crystal clear that he is ready to return to the dugout when he spoke during the League Managers’ Association meeting.
Jose Mourinho is keen for the Premier League to resume as soon as possibleCredit: PA:Press Association
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According to The Mirror, Mourinho took a cheeky swipe at the managers that do not want football to return yet.
He allegedly told them: “If you don’t want to play, stay home and watch Bundesliga!”
Premier League bosses have been assured that their squads will not be rushed back for Project Restart.
Plans were in place for the top-flight to resume behind closed doors on June 12 – but that looks increasingly unlikely.
The league now looks set to restart on June 19 after getting the green light from Boris Johnson.
Mourinho, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Everton’s Carlo Ancelotti are among the bosses keen for football to return as soon as possible.
But Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said his team will need a pre-season and a month training before it all kicks off again.
And the Stamford Bridge boss has claimed that the Premier League cannot return if there is any risk to the health of players and staff.
Pep Guardiola, Nigel Pearson and Graham Potter are also believed to be against the idea of playing during a pandemic.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has expressed his concerns about Project RestartCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Several players, including Danny Rose, have also hit out against Project Restart due to fears over their own safety.
The Newcastle defender, on loan from Spurs, said: “It’s a f****** joke, I’m not even going to lie.
“The Government is saying bring football back because it’s going to boost the nation’s morale. I don’t give a f*** about the nation’s morale.”
Jurgen Klopp’s side are just two wins away from winning the titleCredit: AFP or licensors
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has four major issues over Premier League returning to action including neutral venues
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
