Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has warned against ‘artificial means’ of deciding the Premier League.
In a statement to the London club’s supporters, the veteran former England manager insisted there was widespread support for playing the 2019/20 season out to a finish.
“Everyone is in total agreement we need an end to this season,” wrote Hodgson.
“We don’t want artificial means of deciding who wins the league, who gets into the Champions League, who gets relegated and promoted.”
His letter came after UEFA, European football’s governing body, warned a failure to complete domestic leagues could see clubs excluded from continental competitions next season.
Hodgson said players who, in common with the rest of the British population, are currently in lockdown would ideally like three to four weeks’ preparation before playing a match again.
But the 72-year-old added: “I accept there may have to be a squeeze on that time-frame.”
The League has been suspended until April 30, with further delays looking likely. Palace currently safely is in mid-table, with the Eagles 12 points clear of the relegation zone.