Coronavirus: Liverpool’s Naby Keita calls for seriousness, serenity and courage

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has called for “seriousness, serenity and courage” as the world continues to deal with the coronavirus.

The pandemic has had a large scale impact on socio-economic activities globally, with football not left out.

The Premier League has had its suspension extended to April 30 to give the nation more time to solve the pandemic.

This means the quest for Liverpool to be officially crowned league champions for the first time in 30 years will have to wait longer.

La propagation du Coronavirus nous rappelle tous, les fragilités du monde actuel. Dans ces circonstances, nous devons resserrer les liens et faire de la solidarité active la trame de notre action quotidienne, particulièrement à l’endroit de ceux qui, comme vous, loin de leurs familles, peuvent vivre un sentiment de solitude, voire d’impuissance. Nous sommes tous appelés à faire face à cette urgence sanitaire internationale avec sérieux, sérénité et courage. Que l’âme des disparus repose en paix, que Dieu protège les malades atteint du virus et nous epargne de ce calvair 🙏🙏🙏

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“We are all called to face this international health emergency with seriousness, serenity and courage,” Keita posted on Instagram.

“May the souls of the disappeared rest in peace, may God protect the sick suffering from the virus and spare us from this ordeal.”

Keita has played just 950 minutes of competitive football this season due to various injuries.

He has scored three goals, one each in the Premier League, Champions League and the Club World Cup.