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Klopp’s coronavirus stance praised by WHO chief Ghebreyesus

The Liverpool boss sent a powerful message to fans to "protect one another" during this time of crisis

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been hailed by the head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for sending a “powerful message to the world” on coronavirus.

The Reds enjoy a 25-point at the summit of the Premier League standings and are just two wins away from sealing a first title in 30 years, and so stand to lose dramatically should the season be cancelled.

Nevertheless, former Borussia Dortmund boss Klopp stressed that health is more important than football when he backed a shutdown of the league.