Chelsea cancel pre-season pleasant resulting from ‘doable COVID-19 case’ as unnamed participant remoted from remainder of squad

Chelsea have cancelled a pre-season pleasant resulting from a ‘doable COVID-19 case’ of their squad.

One of many gamers has returned a doable constructive take a look at and has been remoted as a precaution.

The Blues have been resulting from play a behind closed doorways recreation towards Irish aspect Drogheda United, however needed to postpone.

A Chelsea spokesman mentioned: “Earlier right this moment, we had a doable constructive Covid case which we’re investigating. The person has been remoted from the remainder of the group.

“We additionally determined, as a precaution, to cancel tonight’s behind closed doorways recreation towards Drogheda.”

It’s unclear at this stage if some other members of the squad could also be affected as doable shut contacts.

It follows the information that each Arsenal and Everton have been affected by coronavirus outbreaks forward of their pre-season excursions of Florida.

The Premier League golf equipment have been set to compete within the Florida Cup, which begins this weekend, as a part of their preparation for the brand new Premier League season.

Fabian Delph examined constructive and can miss the tour, however the remainder of the crew are planning to hold on with the journey.

The Gunners have pulled out after various first-team and youth participant have examined constructive for COVID-19.

The membership mentioned the affected members of the travelling social gathering should not displaying any signs however are actually in isolation at residence.

“We totally perceive what a disappointment that is for our supporters in America who have been trying ahead to seeing us compete within the Florida Cup as a part of our pre-season construct up,” an announcement learn.

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