Three Premier League stars ‘show symptoms of coronavirus’

By our reporter On Mar 12, 2020 0

Three Premier League stars have shown symptoms of coronavirus, according to reports.

They are being tested for the deadly disease today along with all players at the mystery club, with results expected back tomorrow.

One of the trio first showed symptoms earlier this week and was immediately self-isolated, according to the Telegraph.

But after appearing to improve, he is said to have relapsed since.

The club’s game this weekend will certainly be called off if the results come back positive.

But the news puts even greater pressure on English football authorities to suspend all matches in line with their European counterparts.

It seems almost inevitable games will be cancelled or postponed once a player case is confirmed but Premier League chiefs are yet to act.

Some Premier League clubs are said to be hopeful the government intervenes today so the League’s hand is forced.

The next step in combating the spread of the bug is to play games behind closed doors.

But there is a growing belief among Prem teams that English football is falling behind the rest of Europe in halting the outbreak.

Players are also said to be concerned by the rapid spread with many unwilling to play on in current conditions.

Last night, it was confirmed Juventus star Daniele Rugani has got the disease and has been quarantined.

The Serie A giants are based in one of the worst-affected regions of Italy which is now on total lockdown due to the spread of the killer bug.