Manchester City’s game against Everton at Goodison Park has been called off as the positive coronavirus cases increased among the Manchester City squad. Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus were affected by the virus before their boxing day fixture against Newcastle United. But that fixture went according to the schedule. Today it has been confirmed the match will be postponed against Everton as COVID cases increased inside Pep Guardiola’s squad.
Manchester City on their website stated, “After the latest round of Covid-19 testing, the club returned a number of positive cases, in addition to the four already reported on Christmas Day.”
“With the security of the bubble compromised, there posed a risk that the virus could spread further amongst the squad, the staff, and potentially beyond.”
“Based on strong medical advice the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, have decided to postpone the fixture.”
“All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.”
“The first team training ground at City Football Academy will close for an indeterminate period, with the squad and associated bubble undergoing testing before any decision is made for training to resume.”
“Everyone at the Club wishes all of our colleagues a speedy recovery ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”
The health of players and team members is always important. The decision of postponing the match shows that again.
