Super Eagles Playmaker In Self-isolation As Everton First Team Player Reports Coronavirus Symptoms
Published: March 13, 2020Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi is among the Everton players in self-isolation as a precaution following a possible coronavirus case involving an unnamed first-team player.
It is all but confirmed that Monday's Merseyside derby between the Toffees and Liverpool will not go ahead as planned.
The unidentified Everton player showed symptoms of the disease and all the players and technical staff were therefore placed in quarantine, Everton announced via their official website on Friday morning.
"Everton Football Club can confirm that, as a precautionary measure, its entire first-team squad and coaching staff are undertaking a period of self-isolation following medical advice," part of the statement read.
"The step has been taken after a first-team player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus.
"The step has been taken after a first-team player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus.
"The Club is in regular contact with the player in question and is monitoring the wellbeing of all players and staff."
Everton have decided to close down all Everton workplaces including USM Finch Farm, Goodison
Park and its headquarters at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool City
Centre.
Korede Adedoyin, who trained with the Flying Eagles in Germany ahead of the 2019 World Cup, and former England U17 star of Nigerian descent, Dennis Adeniran play for the youth teams of Everton.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : evertonfc.com
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