The English top flight has been suspended until at least April 30 LONDON: Carlo Ancelotti surprised an Everton fan with motor neurone disease while Jose Mourinho helped deliver care packages as Premier League managers joined in the battle against the coronavirus crisis. The English top flight has been suspended until at least April 30 due to the pandemic but clubs and managers are pitching in to help vulnerable, isolated people. Everton manager Ancelotti joined his club’s “Blue Family” community campaign, making a phonecall to Mark Cruise, a 52-year-old Everton fan diagnosed with motor neurone disease last year. In a video posted on Everton’s Twitter feed, Ancelotti initially caught the disbelieving supporter by surprise. Carlo Ancelotti ✔ @MrAncelotti It was a pleasure talking to Mark. I wish him and all who are suffering due to the COVID-19 the best. Strength and courage to all. We will also win this match. https://twitter.com/everton/status/1242430237696196609 … Everton ✔ @Everton 💙 | "Just call me Carlo." @MrAncelotti joins in the #BlueFamily campaign by phoning a 52-year-old fan with motor neurone disease. Support "Cruisey"s Journey": https://bit.ly/2WE4Wzv Blue Family: http://evertonfc.com/bluefamily Embedded video 5,166 4:02 PM - Mar 24, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 558 people are talking about this “Hi Mark, how are you? I’m Carlo,” Ancelotti, 60, said. “Who is it?,” Cruise replied. “I’m the manager of Everton. I know that you are a fan of Everton,” said Ancelotti before Cruise responded: “I’m a big fan of you Mr.Ancelotti, you are a top fella.” The Italian chatted with Cruise about his favorite Everton games, insisting that he should address him as “Carlo,” not “Mr Ancelotti.” “Usually in Italy, Mr.is a man of great importance. I’m not so important, I’m just a manager,” joked the boss. He revealed his fears for friends and his sister in Italy, which has been hit hard by the virus. Tottenham boss Mourinho has been working with Age UK and community group Love Your Doorstep to deliver vital supplies such as food and medication to those in need. Football Tweet @Football__Tweet José Mourinho delivered food and other essentials to the elderly and vulnerable yesterday so they didn"t have to leave their home and risk coronavirus infection. What a man. 👏 Embedded video 4,881 10:09 AM - Mar 24, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 927 people are talking about this Tottenham Hotspur ✔ @SpursOfficial 📰 Our latest update on how the Club is supporting its fans and local community during this time – including a special delivery from Jose! #ToCareIsToDo ⚪️ #COYS To Care Is To Do | Jose and staff head into community www.tottenhamhotspur.com 78 1:55 PM - Mar 24, 2020 Twitter Ads info and privacy 155 people are talking about this “I came to give some support to Age UK, Enfield and Love Your Doorstep, Enfield, to help people in our club’s local community,” said the 57-year-old, who was photographed packing up supplies wearing a face mask and gloves. “It is a difficult time for everyone right now, particularly among the elderly, so I want to offer my assistance in any way I can.” Tottenham’s London rivals Arsenal have pledged £100,000 ($117,000) to local charities fighting the virus. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus earlier this month but has now recovered.