Marco Reus on the return of the Bundesliga

''All of us players have missed being able to do our job. So of course I'm delighted about the decision to allow the Bundesliga to restart. We're seeing the same thing across various sectors of the economy: ideas are being developed to allow public life to resume, step by step, and as sensibly as possible. We've been given a chance, and it's essential that we all act with full responsibility. Professional footballers are normal people; we have our flaws like everyone else. But we should all know that people are now scrutinising us more intensely than ever before. That's entirely reasonable. 

I'm very happy that children and young people can gradually get back to playing more sport. I'm happy that they can meet up with people of the same age and regain a sense of normality in everyday life. It's so important, for their sake, that we set a good example when it comes to respecting hygiene measures.

With regards to the medical plan developed for professional football: there are never any guarantees when it comes to health, and we are obviously no exception. Nonetheless, in light of the extensive testing regime and the hygiene measures in place, there is a very high probability that everyone involved will remain healthy. As an athlete, but also as the father of a family, I feel fully at ease with this plan and I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to carry out my job. Over the past few weeks, social distancing and hygiene measures have become second nature to us here at BVB. 

I hope that I'll be able to make a quick return from injury and help my teammates out. When that day comes, unfortunately there will be no fans there in the stadium to see it. That's particularly tough for us here at BVB, as we're famous for our fans and our atmosphere. In any case, I hope we can play some good games and give the people a small piece of joy in these difficult times. We'll do everything we can to make this happen.''