Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta was positive COVID-19 according to a media statement by Arsenal. It is also stated that their training center has been closed after that confirmation.
All Arsenal first eleven and whoever made close contact with Arteta has been ordered to quarantine themself. As a result, the match between Arsenal and Brighton that were scheduled on Saturday has been postponed.
“Our London Colney training center has been closed after head coach Mikel Arteta received a positive COVID-19.”
Arsenal’s staff that had made close contact with the head coach also has been ordered to quarantine themselves by following the guidelines issued by the government.
“It is clear we will not be able to play some fixtures on their currently scheduled dates. We will update supporters who have tickets for forthcoming games with more information as soon as possible.”
The management of the English Premier League will hold an emergency club meeting on Friday on upcoming matches.
The Premier League will convene an emergency club meeting tomorrow morning regarding fixtures after Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19
Statement: https://t.co/ofi5DhIQZM pic.twitter.com/RmnxRHXooz
— Premier League (@premierleague) March 12, 2020
Source: Arsenal, Premier League
