Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger says he is happy to see Liverpool handed the title as they deserve it after an impressive campaign.
The Reds currently sit top of the Premier League and 25 points clear of Manchester City, on course for their first Premier League crown and first title in 30 years.
However, the outbreak of Coronavirus and the subsequent suspension of the league has left their potential coronation in jeopardy, with many believing it will not be feasible for the season to be completed.
That would rob Liverpool of a title they were on course to win at a canter, with only two wins separating them from being champions mathematically.
Rüdiger doesn’t want to see that happen, though, and would be fine if they were given the title should the season come to a premature end.
“Honestly, as far as I’m concerned they can give Liverpool the title,“ the Chelsea defender told ZDF.
“At the end of the day they deserve it, they’ve had a great season and are leading the table with, oh I don’t know how many points.
“The thing is they were going to win the thing anyway, so I think the title is theirs ethically. Of course, I hope that the season can be finished and it will be sporting for everyone.
“But, as I’ve said before if we continue to play and there is a danger, and we ignore that while people are dying somewhere in the world, I don’t know if that would sit right on my conscience.“
At the moment, Rüdiger and his Chelsea teammates are awaiting word from the government as to when the season can return.
Several deadlines for football’s comeback have already been and gone, with pressure mounting on the Premier League to either decide on a summer return or cancel the season entirely.
Most are now in favour of the latter, particularly as leagues around Europe, namely the Eredivisie and Ligue 1, have already taken that step.
There is now a race to see which big league will start first, but the Chelsea man insists that should not be the priority.
“All I can say is that this is not about who starts first or who gets an agreement in place,” he added.
“It’s about the people who are deeply involved, and I think if everything fits and it comes from those in charge that it’s okay, there’s no danger then we can start.
“But if there is a danger that it will start again and more people will get infected (we can’t start again).”
