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Damien Comolli claims clubs will have insurance issue if player catches coronavirus

Former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football Damien Comolli believes players will have an insurance issue if they contract coronavirus when they return to action.

The Frenchman, who has spent time at Arsenal and Monaco during his career, also expressed fears that only 'three Premier League clubs' will be able to spend money as the financial effects of the the pandemic take hold.

Hopes are fading that the Premier League will be able to complete the season by June 30 after the campaign was halted in March.

Damien Comolli has claimed clubs will have an insurance issue if player catches coronavirus
Top-flight bosses are considering the prospect of completing the season behind closed doors

FIFA has confirmed contracts ending on June 30 will be extended for a short period but Comolli believes there will be a stumbling block if players fall ill.