Pep Guardiola supports the return of the Premier League despite the mother’s death from coronavirus

Pep Guardiola has supported the attempt to regain the Premier League.

The Manchester City boss is still mourning the tragic loss of his mother to the coronavirus almost a month ago.

But he has told club bosses that he is committed to the plan that he will see the season resume on June 12, if the government gives its approval.

Guardiola understands better than anyone that Premier League bosses must act carefully in their efforts to end the season, while the covid-19 pandemic continues to kill hundreds of people in the UK every day.

A major City source confirmed: “Pep will be in charge of the team when the season restarts.

“Obviously, it is still a traumatic time for him and his family, but he was very comforted by the messages of support he received after his mother passed away.

“He has been having conversations with players, his coaching staff and (soccer manager) Txiki Begiristain and is preparing things for the proposed return.

“The hope at the club is that football can help the country return to some sort of normalcy.”

Guardiola was devastated when her 82-year-old mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, died in Barcelona on April 6.

Spain has been one of the countries most affected by the pandemic and only Madrid has suffered more deaths than Catalonia.

Guardiola, 49, has donated £ 920,000 to the Angel Soler Daniel Foundation to help with the purchase of medical equipment.

City is one of the clubs behind the Premier League and UEFA’s mission to complete the season.

Even backed by owner Sheikh Mansour, the Blues face losing more than £ 100 million if Operation Restart fails, and that would threaten the jobs of dozens of non-gaming employees.

City was the first club to announce that they would not be putting workers on leave.

But the social and economic consequences of canceling the season would be harsh.