Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Brentford has been postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak at the Red Devil’s camp.
UK Sun Sports reports that at least four players who took part in Saturday’s game against Norwich are among those who have tested positive and now have to isolate for ten days.
As such, the Red Devi;’s home game against Brighton on Saturday is now uncertain as players and staff had to be ordered home after the training ground was shut from the first team.
A Premier League statement read: “The Premier League Board has decided to postpone Brentford’s home fixture against Manchester United, due to be played on Tuesday, 14 December at 19.30 GMT.
“The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to the exceptional circumstances of an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak within Manchester United’s squad.
“First-team operations at the club’s Carrington Training Complex were closed down today to help control the outbreak and minimise risk of further infection among players and staff.
“The League wishes a quick recovery to those players and staff with COVID-19. The postponed fixture will be rearranged in due course.
“With the health of players and staff the priority, and in light of the recent rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced Emergency Measures.
“These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.”
