Manchester United boss Ole Gunner Solskjaer says that he has spoken to his players concerning goals celebration.
With Covid-19 pandemic causing major problem problem in England and the country still on lockdown, the premier league has reminded the clubs on the new protocols that are in place.
The ‘critical importance’ of these rules has been emphasised and ‘handshakes, high-fives and hugs must be avoided’.
“I think we all know the situation that we’re in. We all know to keep to the guidelines and keep to the rules,” Solskjaer told media at his pre-match press conference.
“I can’t promise anything but, of course, if the players can control themselves, that’s the best now. Then again, football is about the passion and instant moments.”
“Then again, you’ve seen loads of players when they score against their former clubs, for example, can control their emotions.”
“I can’t say anything but that we’ve spoken about it: our responsibilities and our duties, that we are role-models, that we are going to do our best if get the chance to celebrate. Let’s hope we get one.”
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United’s rival coach Jurgen Klopp was aske about the celebration during his press conference and the German stated that it is very difficult for players to be disciplined while celebrating.
“We are tested two or three times a week. We feel, between tests, there are days you can be infected. It can happen,” said Klopp. “People leave the bubble for private reasons. In our situation, it’s never spread. We [socially] distance in dressing rooms.
“We wish we knew more about the virus. We get information step by step. We are six or seven months into the pandemic, we’ve played for a while, celebrating [since we have been playing in the pandemic] and nothing has happened.
“We will just try. It is a difficult one but we all know about the situation. The boys, so far, have done an incredible job to be disciplined with all the things around the virus. They will do their best. It is difficult.”
Solskjaer’s men will be playing Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday and a win will put them six points ahead of the Jurgen Klopp’s men in the Premier league table.
