West Ham United's Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020. (IAN KINGTON / AFP)

WARSAW - West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski criticized Premier League officials for "underestimating the threat" and not protecting players after coronavirus outbreak.

It seems that the problem is underestimated and the officials will want us back on the pitch as soon as possible. It's hard for me

Lukasz Fabianski, Goalkeeper, West Ham United

On Thursday, Premier League authorities informed that the competition would not be suspended but they changed their decision after Arsenal FC coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea FC winger Callum Hudson-Odoi both tested positive for COVID-19. On Friday, the professional game in England was postponed until April 3 at the earliest.

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"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government and the English Football Association. I can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority", said Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.

However, according to Fabianski, the Premier League players are "frustrated" as officials don't protect them.

"I think there will be a high pressure to restart the competition as Premier League is a big product which gives big money. Our health is not the priority so the players are frustrated. It seems that the problem is underestimated and the officials will want us back on the pitch as soon as possible. It's hard for me," claimed West Ham United custodian Fabianski to Polish media on Sunday.

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The goalkeeper also hit out the British government and society. "Recently there were half marathons in which a lot of people ran. The mood is dismissive, not everyone is fully aware of the threat. I am frustrated with how the government has dealt with the matter," added Fabianski.

Football goals are locked together on a playing field in Altrincham, north west England on March 14, 2020, as many local amateur leagues cancelled games in line with guidelines from the national associations due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. (PAUL ELLIS / AFP)