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Hodgson is the oldest coach in Premier League history at 72, which could put the former England coach in danger if he catches the virus.
But Hodgson said he was not afraid to return to work if the Premier League stuck to its plan to allow the clubs to start training next week.
When asked if he could come back, Hodgson told beIN SPORTS: “Yes. No worries. Age is age. It is how you really feel. Your age does not necessarily relate to your physical condition or how you feel, or your ability. to do a job. “
Hodgson, whose long management career has included stints at Liverpool and Inter Milan, said he had used forced rest since the Premier League was suspended in March to improve his fitness.
“So I have no qualms whatsoever,” he said. “When they call me back to work, I will be very happy to go back to work.”
Several Premier League players have expressed concern about putting themselves and their families at risk.
Newcastle defender Danny Rose and Manchester City stars Sergio Agüero and Raheem Sterling are among the players to come to light with concerns that they will be forced back into action too soon.
Hodgson said that he and Palace President Steve Parish would have no problem if any of his players did not want to return to work before feeling completely safe.
“This will be a matter for the individual and a matter for the club at the end of the day,” said Hodgson.
“I would be very surprised, knowing my club and Steve Parish like me, who would not be sympathetic to a player who came and said, ‘Look, I have serious reservations about playing.'”
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