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Before the game, all players and staff members of the national team were subjected to mandatory COVID-19 tests, and after the tests, a positive response was received: the virus was diagnosed by the head coach of the national team V. Ivanauskas.
The tests of all the other players and staff of the national team were negative, so the team continues to prepare for Thursday’s matches with Northern Ireland according to the established procedure.
Portals lrytas.lt On Wednesday night, he contacted the general secretary of the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF), Edgars Stankevičius, who stated that the coach of the Lithuanian national football team is feeling well and is isolated from the team.
“The coach is in good condition. Even yesterday, he attended a night training. He feels good at the moment.
The entire team tested Wednesday and their only COVID-19 test was positive. We did another test in the afternoon and the results were the same.
The coach is now isolated in the hotel, all the requirements are met, ”said E. Stankevičius.
Secretary General of the LFF for the Portal lrytas.lt He also added that V. Ivanauskas had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The coach will not be able to lead the team not only in Thursday’s home game, but also in away games with Bulgaria and Italy. The team will be led by coach Tomas Ražanauskas in this match from the touchline.
The match at Vilnius LFF Stadium will start on Thursday at 9.45pm.
