Schalke nixes training after positive COVID test, midweek fixture against Hertha uncertain
A match already postponed by COVID issues may be suspended again after FC Schalke 04 canceled its training session on Monday. As the players prepared to enter the club facility on Monday, one player returned a positive rapid corona PCR tests.
According the the club's own information, all other players and staff tested negative. Another round of testing is scheduled for tomorrow.
Further information as to whether Wednesday's scheduled make-up match against Hertha BSC will be allowed to proceed as scheduled will come Tuesday at noon.
According the the club's own information, all other players and staff tested negative. Another round of testing is scheduled for tomorrow.
Further information as to whether Wednesday's scheduled make-up match against Hertha BSC will be allowed to proceed as scheduled will come Tuesday at noon.
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The club's website was quick to point out that this was a precautionary measure and that all other players and staff returned negative PCR tests. In order to assess how widespread the threat may be, everyone will take another test tomorrow morning.
The Gelsenkirchen club has scheduled its next major announcement concerning the matter for Tuesday at noon. If further tests come up positive, the match may be postponed. Team doctor and hygiene officer Dr. Patrick Ingelfinger will oversee the tests and work with local health authorities on how to proceed.
#S04-Update: Im Rahmen der täglichen Schnelltestung ist am Montag (10.5.) ein Spieler der Lizenzspielermannschaft positiv auf Covid-19 getestet worden. Die betroffene Person begab sich umgehend in häusliche Isolation.
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