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'God forbid we have a fatality... people are closing their eyes to the threat': Nigel Pearson urges Premier League to be 'cautious' with Project Restart as Watford boss fears there are 'unanswered questions' over players' health amid coronavirus crisis

Watford manager Nigel Pearson argues that footballers should not be putting their lives at risk by returning to football.

Pearson deems it unethical to force footballers and staff to head back to work while the nation is still trying to get a handle on the global pandemic.

The 56-year-old says he wants football to return and understands the financial implications for the league's suspension but worries Project Restart may be rushing a return, with the proposed date set at June 12.

Nigel Pearson argues that footballers should not be putting their lives at risk amid the virus
Pearson deems it unethical to force footballers and staff to head back to work during Covid-19

'Yes, I would like to restart, but it's got to be safe,' he told The Times.