“We’re just very focused on the present,” Clotet told Sky Sports. “There’s so much uncertainty on the situation. It’s very difficult to start thinking about next season.

“Why I’m very happy now is that Jude is here with us and that all the players are here with us as well.

“We focus on that really, but I understand that there will be more speculation when the games come back.”

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