Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says he'd have no problem motivating his players if they were forced to play behind closed doors.

On Friday, it was announced that the season will be put on hold indefinitely dependant on the severity of the coronavirus pandemic in three weeks' time.

Asked if he'd struggle to motivate his team to play without fans, Hasenhuttl said: “I don't think so.

“I have a team that likes to hunt, even if that is on the training pitch.

“When I saw the game between PSG and Dortmund, it was a very intense game and I don't feel there was less intensity, and this was nice to watch.

“Sure, it is different when you see Liverpool v Atletico and the atmosphere in the ground. I understand the atmosphere makes it a different game.

“If I had the choice to play without a crowd or for them to shut it down completely, I would play without a crowd."