Soccer News of Friday, 13 March 2020
Source: www.mynigeria.com
Coronavirus: I'm feeling much better - Arsenal manager, Arteta
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has stated that he's feeling much better now after he tested positive to coronavirus.
Arteta was announced positive to the virus yesterday via a statement issued by Arsenal which reads in part:
"Our London Colney training centre has been closed after head coach Mikel Arteta received a positive COVID-19 result this evening.?
"Arsenal personnel who had recent close contact with Mikel will now self-isolate in line with Government health guidelines. We expect this to be a significant number of people from Colney, including the full first-team squad and coaching staff, as well as a smaller number of people from our Hale End Academy which we have also temporarily closed as a precaution. ? ?
"We expect those who did not have close contact with Mikel to return to work in the coming days. In the meantime, our Colney and Hale End training centres will undergo a deep clean and our other club sites are operating as normal". ? ?
Arteta has now given an update on his health status as he thanked everyone for their kind words and support.
He shared on Instagram: "Hi everyone. Thanks for all the kind words and support. I’m feeling much better already. We are all facing a huge and unprecedented challenge.
"Everyone’s health is the only important thing right now. Respect and protect each other by following the guidelines and we’ll come through this all together.
"Well done to the PL for making the right decision by suspending matches. Thank you again".
