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Coronavirus: I was worried pandemic would deny Liverpool title - Okoth

Divock Origi's father Mike Okoth has revealed his fear the coronavirus pandemic might have denied Liverpool the Premier League title.

Liverpool became the English champions on Thursday after a Chelsea win over Manchester City ensured the Merseyside club were not catchable at the top.

Okoth said he was, however, not opposed to the restrictions that were taken which included suspending the league until when it was tenable to play again.

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“I was worried when the league shut down for the coronavirus,” Okoth told BBC Sport.