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West Ham coach David Moyes and two of his players were dramatically sent home from London Stadium ahead of their 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Hull after testing positive for Covid-19.
Defender Issa Diop and Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen were initially included in the squad to face the League One Tigers.
But 15 minutes later the lineup was changed with both players omitted, and when the teams came out there was no sign of Moyes, with assistant Alan Irvine in charge.
Subsequently, a club statement read: “West Ham United can confirm that David Moyes, Issa Diop and Josh Cullen have tested positive for Covid-19.”
“The club’s medical team was informed of the test results as the team was at the London stadium preparing for tonight’s Carabao Cup third round tie against Hull City.
“The coach and both players immediately left the stadium and returned home.
“All three, who are asymptomatic, will now follow Public Health England and Premier League guidelines and protocols.
“Everyone at West Ham United sends their best wishes to David, Issa and Josh.”
West Ham went on to say that their measures and protocols on Covid-19 remain strict and that they offered to test team Hull before the game, but City did not accept.
It is understood that the West Ham and Hull medical departments agreed that the match could continue, despite positive tests, within protocols and in consultation with the EFL medical department, and given the evidence suggesting there is a risk. very low transmission during an outdoor game. .
However, the news came on the same day that nearby Leyton Orient had their game postponed against Tottenham due to a series of positive tests, and just as Prime Minister Boris Johnson was outlining new coronavirus restrictions, including the possibility that the fans come back to games anytime soon, it didn’t turn out well.
However, Hull said: “We are satisfied that West Ham followed all guidelines and protocols upon receiving the positive results and after consulting with the EFL we are comfortable with the game that follows.
“The club will continue to strictly monitor the well-being of our players and staff as per Public Health England and EFL guidelines, as we have done since they were established, and we wish the West Ham coach and players the best.
According to the protocols, Moyes, Diop and Cullen will have to isolate themselves for 10 days, which means they will miss Sunday’s game at home to the Wolves and the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
This third round tie took place as scheduled with Sebastien Haller and Andriy Yarmolenko scoring twice and Robert Snodgrass also on target in a comfortable victory.
Snodgrass opened the scoring against his former cub when he volleyed into a Yarmolenko cross.
Manuel Lanzini fired a very narrow shot before Haller made it 2-0 at half-time after Yarmolenko was fired.
Yarmolenko added the third from the penalty spot after a foul on Haller.
Although Mallik Wilks threw one back, Haller and Yarmolenko struck again in injury time when West Ham won a fourth-round trip to Everton or Fleetwood.
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