(ANSA) – ROME, JANUARY 04 – Two further suspected cases of positivity in its ranks led Liverpool to ask for the postponement of the English League Cup semi-final scheduled for Thursday against Arsenal. Following the suspected positivity, identified both among the players and among the staff members, today’s training – as reported by the BBC website – has been canceled.
In addition to coach Jürgen Klopp, Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip and Alisson had already had to miss Sunday’s match against Chelsea (2-2) due to a suspected coronavirus infection. Suspicions to which are added those of today relating to Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita. “As there is no prospect of an improvement in the current situation which, on the contrary, could worsen further before Thursday’s game, the club considers it prudent and reasonable to request a postponement of the game,” Liverpool said.
The English Football League, for its part, has made it known that “a decision will be taken as soon as possible, once the circumstances have been fully considered”. (HANDLE).
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