Manchester: The Manchester United Premier League match in Brentford on Tuesday was postponed because a number of Covid-19 cases at the Old Trafford club, the league was announced on Monday.
United reported a “small number” case found among the main team staff and players on Sunday, with troops traveling to Norwich City for their Premier League match on Saturdays that have a virus.
“The decision (to postpone Brentford-United’s game was taken to follow the guidelines from the medical advisor due to the extraordinary state of the Covid-19 outbreak in the Manchester United forces,” the League said in a statement.
“The first team operation in the Carrington Club training complex was closed today to help control the outbreak and minimize the risk of further infection among the players and staff.” The discussion occurred with the Premier League about whether it would be safe to meet Tuesday’s equipment, with United delaying their journey to London until the decision was made.
The Premier League found a record of 42 Covid-19 cases among the players and staff at various clubs during the past week.
42 Positive tests from more than 3,800 individuals more than the calculation of the previous seven weeks combined and notes in the English main flight in one week.
“The league has been returned to its emergency steps, and will increase the frequency of lateral flow and Covid-19 PCR testing players and staff,” he said in a statement.
Brentford said they were welcomed the decision to postpone Tuesday’s match.
“We appreciate that there will be many fans who will feel uncomfortable with the postponement of fixture and we apologize for the interference, which comes out of our control,” said the club.
“We respect the Premier League decisions and acknowledge that the health and safety of the players and club staff must always come first.” We hope that everyone affects rapid recovery and looking forward to hosting Manchester United at the Brentford Community Stadium in the new year in the new year.
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