Bulgarian side Ludogorets want assurances that it will be safe to travel to Milan for Thursday’s 2nd leg Europa League clash with Inter. This is after the deadly Coronavirus broke out in Italy.
Inter Milan beat Ludogorets 2-0 in the first leg of the Europa League last-32 in Bulgaria and reports have already emerged that the return leg at San Siro could be played behind closed doors.
The Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte confirmed on Saturday that Inter’s clash with Sampdoria that was scheduled to be played on Sunday was postponed over local health concerns.
Italy is trying to contain the Coronavirus, after two people were confirmed dead and several others tested positive.
Ludogorets issued a statement appealing to Inter and UEFA to provide a swift clarification.
‘’FC Ludogorets have formally asked UEFA and FC Inter about the situation in the Italian region of Lombardy, whose capital is Milan. Coronavirus-infected cases have been reported there in recent days.
‘’More than 600 supporters of the Bulgarian champions are expected to support their favorites at the San Siro on Thursday (February 27) in the rematch of the 1/16 finals of the Europa League.
‘’Many of them have already purchased plane tickets, and there is organised bus travel from Bulgaria to Italy.
‘’Ludogorets expect an official statement from the European headquarters and a quick explanation from Inter about the situation in the city. If received, the club will immediately notify supporters of the situation in Milan by a message on the official website.’’
