Watford's Kiko Femenia has urged everyone to follow government recommendations so that they can end the coronavirus nightmare sooner.

Speaking to Spanish publication Cope, the full-back said that he felt he had a bit more freedom in England than he might have in Spain, where stricter curfews are in place.

However, he is still worried about the state of his home country.

"We are at home, but here we can go for a walk and do some sport," he said.

"I know that in Spain those things cannot be done, so we are a little better than there.

"The news that comes to us from Spain is that people are having a very bad time. Luckily, my whole family is fine and that is the most important thing.

"We have to follow the recommendations of the authorities. If we listen, this nightmare will end sooner."

For the time being, Femenia is having to keep himself occupied at home, while trying to remain fit with an exercise bike, weights and other gym equipment.

While the Premier League is scheduled to return at the end of the month, the Spaniard is not hopeful that date will be fulfilled.

Furthermore, the former Alaves man stated he was not comfortable with the idea of completing the season behind doors, something which he thinks could harm Watford's Premier League survival hopes.

"Almost a month ago we stopped training," he said.

"We had planned to return to work on April 15, but from what we are seeing, things are not looking good and everything points to this break lasting longer.

"The idea is to play again before the summer and be able to finish the competition. Right now everyone's health is the priority. I am not in favor of playing without an audience because the magic of soccer is to play with people, with your fans and us, we are playing for survival."