MX23RW : Sunday, February 2 10:36:27| >> :600:185462:185462:

Derby shut training ground following coronavirus outbreak

The Rams are liaising with the EFL regarding their upcoming matches.

Derby have closed their Moor Farm training ground after a rise in positive coronavirus tests at the club.

The Rams have confirmed that several first-team staff members and players have tested positive for Covid-19 and are currently in isolation, while the club are liaising with the English Football League regarding their forthcoming fixtures.

A statement on the club's official website said: "Staff members and players were tested on Monday and have subsequently returned a number of positive results.

"The names of those individuals will not be made public for medical confidentiality reasons, but they and their close contacts must now serve a period of isolation at home in line with UK Government guidelines.

"In accordance with Derby County and EFL COVID-19 protocol, the club's Moor Farm training ground has been closed with immediate effect.

"In addition, the club is in dialogue with the EFL and Football Association in relation to upcoming fixtures."

Derby lost 1-0 in the Sky Bet Championship last weekend at Sheffield Wednesday, who announced they had closed their training ground on Monday.

The Rams are scheduled to play at National League North side Chorley on Saturday in the third round of the FA Cup.

ID:429238: cacheID:429238:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2135:
Written by
P A
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured in December 2020
Read Next:
Wayne Rooney angered by late penalty call in Wednesday defeat
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leeds UnitedLeeds30189360194163
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd30196541212061
3Burnley30151323692758
4Sunderland291510442241855
5Blackburn RoversBlackburn30136113429545
6West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom301014639271244
7Middlesbrough29128947361144
8Norwich CityNorwich30119104942742
9Bristol City30101283835342
10Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds30119104346-342
11Coventry CityCoventry30118114138341
12Watford30125134042-241
13Millwall301010103027340
14Queens Park RangersQPR30911103339-638
15Preston North EndPreston3081393338-537
16Oxford UnitedOxford Utd30910113444-1037
17Swansea CitySwansea3097143242-1034
18Stoke CityStoke30711122837-932
19Cardiff CityCardiff30710133351-1831
20Portsmouth3079143652-1630
21Hull City3078153140-929
22Derby CountyDerby3076173241-927
23Luton TownLuton3076173049-1927
24Plymouth ArgylePlymouth30510152963-3425


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!