TOTTENHAM’S Champions League second leg clash at RB Leipzig tomorrow WILL go ahead in front of fans despite the growing coronavirus fears.
Jose Mourinho’s men were steeling themselves to play a game behind closed doors as they attempt to wrest back the 1-0 first leg deficit to the German outfit.
Timo Werner was the match winner for RB Leipzig in their game against TottenhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
But while PSG’s game with Dortmund has joined Wednesday’s match between Valencia and Atalanta in being played fan-free, Spurs fans heading to Germany have been told they are not wasting their trip.
Leipzig were in emergency talks with the city authorities this morning after German health minister Jens Spahn suggested events attracting crowds of more than 1,000 should be postponed.
But following the meeting, Leipzig Mayor Burkhard Jung gave the green light for tomorrow’s match.
City council spokesman Matthias Hasberg confirmed: “The game will take place with spectators.”
Hasberg added that the fact the Britain is not, so far, designated as a high-risk area was a significant factor in the decision.
He added: “The government recommendations for action still differentiate between events that take place indoors and outdoors.
“The guidelines have not yet been adapted for outdoor events and the decision was made on this basis.”
Liverpool’s game with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday is also expected to take place as scheduled, although Wolves may play behind closed doors in their Europa League tie with Olympiacos.
Uefa is ready to agree that the planned games next week between Juventus and Lyon and Barcelona and Napoli will see fans shut out, with the German government to decide on Chelsea’s visit to Bayern Munich.
At this stage, Manchester City’s game with Real Madrid at the Etihad is expected to have fans allowed.
It comes as the FA, Prem League and EFL, along with broadcasting companies, are due for talks with government officials which are expected to see games played behind closed doors in the coming weeks.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
