WATFORD sent home three players from first-team training on Thursday after displaying signs of coronavirus.
Leicester and one other unnamed Premier League club each had three players self-isolating yesterday as a precaution.
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And according to The Telegraph, that other side is Nigel Pearson’s Watford.
The Hornets have tested the stars – one of whom had earlier this week self-isolated before appearing to recover before a relapse – with results due this afternoon.
The players will not return to their London Colney training ground until they are given the all clear.
Their training ground is next door to Arsenal’s – which is now undergoing a deep clean after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive.
Arsenal’s match with Brighton has been cancelled.
Watford played Crystal Palace last weekend which then sparks further fears of potential infection within the Eagles camp.
They were due to take on Leicester at Vicarage Road tomorrow lunchtime.
RODGERS RISK
That game was already in doubt with Brendan Rodgers’ side hit by the three players self-isolating after showing coronavirus symptoms.
He said: “We’ve had a few players that have shown symptoms and signs (of coronavirus).
“We’ve followed procedures and (as a precaution) they have been kept away from the squad.”
Asked about the effect of the outbreak on Premier League football, the Foxes boss added: “Of course, from a football perspective, it would be a shame, but the public’s health is the most important aspect in all of this.
“Working in football, it’s about having that agility to move with what’s happening in football.
“We’re guided by football and federations. We have to press on with our work and prepare as normal.
“The game is all about the players and the fans.
“If you have one of those not there, it’s obviously not the same.”
Callum Hudson-Odoi became the first Premier League player to be confirmed with the virus.
England international Hudson-Odoi, 19, was sent home from their Cobham training ground on Monday morning after having cold-like symptoms.
He has not been back at the training ground since but the Blues also announced the main buildings, as well as several other buildings on the complex, will be closed.
SunSport also revealed how Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy has been tested after a close family member fell ill at his home.
Euro 2020 is also on the brink of being delayed a year with Euro bigwigs to meet in a crisis summit next week, with this season’s Champions League and Europa League also to be discussed.
Brendan Rodgers demands Premier League be shut down over coronavirus after three of his stars are put in isolation
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
