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Wayne Rooney is expected to know on Monday if he has tested positive for coronavirus as he faces the possibility of missing the next three games of the Derby.
England’s record scorer was visited at his home last Thursday by Josh Bardsley, the younger brother of Burnley defender Phil Bardsley, unaware that Bardsley Jr. had been contacted by NHS Test and Trace. Bardsley then tested positive for Covid-19, while Rooney played 90 minutes in Derby’s 1-0 home loss to Watford on Friday.
It is believed that Rooney and Bardsley, who was handing over a luxury watch to the former Manchester United star, did not meet inside.
Wayne Rooney will have to isolate himself for 14 days after coming into contact with Josh Bardsley, a Covid-infected friend, who visited his home and then tested positive. In the photo: Rooney was shown showing a watch that Bardsley had given him
Rooney, the Derby County player-coach, will now miss the next four games and also two weeks of training with the rest of the team.
The NHS guidelines state that anyone who tests positive for the virus must self-isolate for 14 days from the day of contact with an infected person.
Derby is likely to put the rest of his team to the test before Tuesday’s championship game at Huddersfield, and Rooney will stay away from Sunday’s session.
Coronavirus testing is not mandatory in the EFL, although Rams players who played for their countries during the international break were tested last week.
A statement from Rooney’s representatives said the 34-year-old was “angry and disappointed that he, his family and his club have been put in this position by someone acting in secret and in violation of government and government guidelines. NHS “.
Bardsley, pictured above with Coleen, Rooney’s wife, entered Roooney’s house despite the fact that Test and Trace had contacted him in the previous days. He has since tested positive for Covid-19, raising concerns that Rooney may have been infected.
Sources close to Derby County told MailOnline: ‘Wayne is furious and so is the club.
“Bardsely has been very stupid and has had a huge negative impact on Wayne because it means he now has to isolate himself and potentially he could even have coronavirus.”
“He is furious and disappointed that he and his family have been put in this position due to the reckless actions of one person.”
Rooney’s self-isolation means he will miss three games, will not be able to train with the rest of the squad and will not be able to carry out his coaching duties.
Rooney’s friend Bardsley, 27, walked into his multi-million-pound mansion to deliver him a luxury watch last Thursday, according to The Sun.
This was despite the fact that Test and Trace contacted him in the previous days.
The imposed isolation period also means that wife Coleen will not be able to take her children on vacation during her mid-term break.
The former England star, then unaware of Bardsley’s positive test, went on to play for the Derby in Friday night’s loss to Watford.
Josh Bardsley walked into Rooney’s house to deliver a watch despite Test and Trace contacting him
Both Watford and Derby players may have had another coronavirus test
The Derby star played on Friday before he didn’t know he may have been exposed to Covid
Derby and Watford players are also likely to have undergone a coronavirus test after Rooney’s Covid scare.
The championship club issued a statement early Sunday morning, which read: ‘Upon learning of this news, the club has ensured that appropriate action was taken in accordance with strict EFL COVID-19 protocols and government guidelines. from the UK, club is operating low.
‘The club will continue to adhere to COVID-19 rules and protocols to ensure the safest possible environment is provided for its players and staff.
“The club will not comment further unless an additional update is required in relation to this matter.”
Online Mail they have approached Bardsley for comment.
The former Manchester United forward posed for photos with his new watch on Bardsley’s Avant Garde Global business Instagram account.
Bardsley wrote: ‘Leveling up … What a pleasure! Manchester United’s all-time top scorer. England’s all-time top scorer. Thanks for the business and enjoy. ‘
Rooney replied, “A good boy.”
Rooney must wait to see the result of his test, but now it could be a big question for Derby’s next four games against Huddersfield, Nottingham Forest, Cardiff and Bournemouth.
In March, Rooney said the government and soccer authorities were treating players like ‘guinea pigs’ by initially allowing games to continue as the coronavirus outbreak accelerated.
He even said that he would consider retiring if his wife or children became ill because he had contracted the virus as a result of continuing to play soccer.
However, in April, police reprimanded Rooney after he was seen walking with Manchester City defender and neighbor Kyle Walker, despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Cheshire neighbors were walking the Prestbury golf course with their families, disobeying the rules of going out alone with their own homes.
Rooney’s former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, was also recently forced to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19.
Former fellow England star David Beckham also contracted the virus after a trip to the United States.
Derby confirmed that they are aware of the situation in a statement early Sunday morning.
