Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola reportedly have a slight difference in opinion when it comes to the return of Premier League football. All 20 managers were involving in the LMA meeting on Wednesday before the players had the chance to speak with league chiefs and the PFA.

Earlier this week, the government signed off the return of the Premier League from June 1.

All sport will be allowed to take place behind closed doors.

That’s led to an increase in pressure on the Premier League to get the remaining 92 fixtures finished.

June 8 was initially pencilled as the date clubs could return to action.

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Pep Guardiola, was one of them alongside Frank Lampard, Nigel Pearson and Graham Potter.

All four coaches made it clear they do not wish to rush back and that the Premier League should consider a rethink.

The Bundesliga is set to return this Saturday, with all 10 matches this weekend being shown live on BT Sport.

Tottenham boss Mourinho is said to have pointed out that if any managers do not wish to restart they should stay at home and watch the Bundesliga.

Brighton are one of several clubs in the spotlight having picked holes in Project Restart.

The Seagulls are particularly frustrated at the idea of playing matches at neutral venues, particularly given their Premier League status is on the line.

Striker Glenn Murray told Sky Sports’ Football Show that there is no need to rush a return when lives are at risk.

“Football is certainly not a necessity,” he said.

“It’s a game and it’s a sport. I can’t understand why after just loosening the lockdown we’re in such a rush to get it back.

“Can’t we wait a month and see what happens. Why can’t we wait to see what happens, rather than start an unnecessary sport when people are dying.”