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Wayne Rooney has been caught up in a coronavirus situation after being visited by a friend who had been instructed to get tested for Covid-19 and later found to have the disease.
The Sun newspaper reported that the former England captain, now a player-coach in the Sky Bet Championship Derby, was “furious” after Josh Bardsley, the infected businessman, visited him on Thursday to give him a watch.
The newspaper said the 21-year-old Bardsley had already been contacted by Test and Trace staff, had conducted a test, and therefore should have self-isolated. His test later came back positive.
Rooney was unaware of Bardsley-related Covid-related concerns, and played in Derby’s 1-0 home loss to Watford the day after the visit on Friday night. Government guidelines say that anyone who has been in contact with a person who has tested positive must self-isolate for 14 days.
Now at least the Derby and Watford teams, along with their support staff, are likely to be forced into testing. Rooney has already indicated that he will do a test run.
A statement from Rooney’s management said the 34-year-old was “angry and disappointed” by Bardsley’s actions. “It was only today (Saturday) after media outreach and his own investigations that Wayne realized that Josh had been contacted by track and trace prior to the visit and should not have come to his home,” the statement said. of a spokesperson.
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Wayne also found out today that Josh subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. Had he known that Josh had been contacted by track and trace or had tested positive, he would have refused to see him. “The statement said Rooney would also have told his club” immediately “if he had known he had been in contact with “anyone suspected of having the virus.”
“Wayne is angry and disappointed that he, his family and his club were put in this position by someone who acted in secret and in violation of government and NHS guidelines. He is now undergoing a coronavirus test as a result of his contact with Josh, ”the statement said.
Derby did not name Rooney, but confirmed in a club statement that they were aware of the reports and would follow the guidelines.
“Derby County Football Club is aware of a report in a national newspaper relating to a member of the club’s playing team who was in contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19,” it read. “Upon learning of this news, the club ensured that appropriate action was taken in accordance with the strict EFL Covid-19 protocols and the guidelines of the UK Government, under which the club operates.
“The club will continue to adhere to Covid-19 rules and protocols to ensure that 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. “
