EPL: Arsenal alter training plans as Arteta recovers from coronavirus

Arsenal have confirmed that their players will not return to training, while Mikel Arteta has recovered from coronavirus.

The Gunners’ first-team squad were due to return to training on Tuesday after being placed in self-isolation due to Arteta testing positive for the virus.

But the club claim it would be ‘inappropriate and irresponsible’ to ask the players to return to training as the Government have called for people to stay at home where possible.

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A statement from Arsenal read: ‘Our men’s first team players were scheduled to return to training on Tuesday after completing 14 days isolation following Mikel Arteta’s positive diagnosis for the virus.

‘As a result of the current situation we are clear it would be inappropriate and irresponsible to ask players to come back at this time. ‘Therefore our men’s first team, women and academy players are all remaining at home. Stay at home and save lives.’