There is ample excitement as the Bundesliga braces for its return from a coronavirus-induced shutdown this weekend, and there's optimism and anticipation as more of its upper-echelon brethren across Europe and elsewhere plan to do the same.
There is one key contingent being largely omitted–or at least being taken for granted–throughout the decision-making process, though: the players.
Safety concerns and outbreak prevention have been paramount in the discussions, and all governing bodies have made that abundantly clear. But in most football associations, they don't seem to be valued as highly as the ability to rush back into action.