BERLIN – Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke
believes only closed door games will be possible should the
Bundesliga return from the break enforced by the coronavirus outbreak this
season.
The Bundesliga was suspended on Friday until April due to the spread of the disease across Germany, which is one of the world's hardest hit countries with over 5 000 confirmed cases and 11 deaths.
"If we play again this season, it will be closed door games," Watzke
told broadcaster ARD. "No one in the Bundesliga is still assuming
that we will still have games with fans."
Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro agreed it could be
the only way to complete the season. "Nobody wants closed door
games," he said. "They go against the whole purpose of the
Bundesliga.
"At the same time, there can be an emergency solution for a proper
end to the season, which is essential economically for many clubs."