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'Players are scared... they have family, children, babies, parents': Sergio Aguero voices his concerns over the return of the Premier League as clubs aim for return to training date of May 11 while the coronavirus crisis continues

Sergio Aguero has become the most high-profile footballer to raise misgivings over the Premier League's potential hastened return.

The Manchester City striker admitted health concerns are at the forefront of minds among squads set to restart training next month despite the death toll from coronavirus staying high.

Clubs are working towards resuming training on May 11, with a stronger picture set to emerge from talks on Friday. Aguero made it clear that players hold reservations.

Aguero mentioned that players are worried about their families being safe if they played

'The majority of players are scared because they have family, they have children, they have babies, parents,' he said.