However, Ole and his players are among the few in England who are currently permitted to go to work on a daily basis, following the announcement on Monday that the country is set to enter a third national lockdown as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
The boss was asked for his views on football's continuation under such circumstances, during his pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday's derby.
During the video call, Ole was also quizzed on his semi-final record, playing the last-four clash over one leg and having five days to prepare for Pep Guardiola's side.