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'There will be a lot of players that won't be going back': Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor claims 'fifty per cent' of Premier League stars might refuse Project Restart return due to coronavirus fears

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed that he knows Premier League players that are ready to snub the league's proposed return next month.

The 33-year-old, who beat coronavirus symptoms back in March, also said he sympathises with the players as they are in a 'tough position' with the potential return to the football pitch in a matter of weeks.

'I feel uneasy for the players,' he said to talkSport. 'They are going to be put into a tough position by their clubs. It's going to be a phone call or a video call saying: 'Do you want to come back?