Manchester United’s away clash against Brentford in jeopardy as first-team players turn in positive tests for COVID-19
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Manchester United was under preparation to take on Brentford at Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday 15th of Dec 1:00 AM (IST) but according to reports, the match might get cancelled due to some major complications.
According to reports, we get to know that some Manchester United players and staff have tested positive for Covid 19 right after they were in their recovery session from the Norwich match.
Ralf Ragnick has had quite a good start with Manchester United as the German has currently 2 wins and 1 draw in his 3 matches but will be looking to come up with a much better performance as Manchester United has quite a big gap between them and the group toppers.
Manchester United faces trouble as players and staff tests Covid positive
“The club is in discussion with the Premier League whether it is safe for Tuesday’s fixture against Brentford to continue, both from a Covid infection and player preparation perspective,” Manchester United in their official statement on Monday.
Now we will have to see if the Premier League officials come with a solution by postponing the match or Manchester United will have to travel to play their match even amid Covid complications.
Brentford have also some of their players out due to Covid 19 but they still have kept their preparation on for the match as reported by their head coach Thomas Frank.
“We are planning to play the game. That’s what we are focusing on. We can’t control anything else,” Thomas Frank said in an interview.
“It’s a very tricky situation,” Frank said. “I think it’s very important the Premier League and all of us are following normal society rules and restrictions. That’s very important.”
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