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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola saw his team’s game at Everton postponed due to a cluster of Covid-19 cases at his club.
The Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton was postponed due to more Covid-19 cases within the club.
Three days after City players Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive, City announced that a new round of testing had yielded more positive results.
As a result, their first leg against Everton was canceled on Monday night (Tuesday New Zealand time).
“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,” City said in a statement Monday.
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Gabriel Jesus is among a group of Manchester City players who contracted Covid-19.
“With the security of the bubble compromised, there was a risk that the virus would spread further between equipment, personnel, and potentially beyond.
“Based on strong medical advice, the Premier League, in consultation with both clubs, has decided to postpone the match.
“All positive cases involving players and staff will observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with the quarantine protocol of the Premier League and the UK government. The first team training ground at City Football Academy will be closed for an indeterminate period, and the team and associated bubble will undergo testing before a decision is made to resume training.
“Everyone at the club wishes all our colleagues a speedy recovery before they return to work, training and competition.”
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Yerry Mina and his Everton teammates were denied the opportunity to play Manchester City due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Manchester club.
Everton also issued a statement. Following a meeting of the Premier League Board of Directors this afternoon, Everton Football Club has been informed that tonight’s match against Manchester City has been postponed for medical reasons due to an increase in Covid-19 cases in the Manchester City team.
“Fans who got tickets to the game through the Club’s ticket for the game are advised not to travel to the stadium. An alternate date and start time has not been decided yet, but will be confirmed on evertonfc.com as soon as possible. ”
A statement from the Premier League said the decision was made on medical advice. “The board agreed to reorganize the game as a precautionary measure, and more tests will be conducted tomorrow,” the statement said. “The decision was made with the health of the players and staff as a priority.”
