Arsenal manager, Arteta tests positive to coronavirus
The club released a
statement on Thursday evening confirming the news, saying they expect a
"significant number of people" will self-isolate, including
first-team staff and coaches.
The statement read: “The health of our people and the wider
public is our priority and that is where our focus is. Our thoughts are with
Mikel who is disappointed but in good spirits. We are in active dialogue with
all the relevant people to manage this situation appropriately, and we look
forward to getting back to training and playing as soon as medical advice
allows.”
Managing director
Vinai Venkatesham added: "Mikel and the full first-team squad, players and
staff, will be fully supported, and we look forward to getting back to training
and playing as soon as medical advice allows. Obviously, Mikel’s full recovery
is the priority now for us all.”
Arteta himself added:
"This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I
will be at work as soon as I’m allowed."
The Premier League will hold "an emergency club
meeting" on Friday to discuss future fixtures.
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