The cases of Covid-19 are multiplying in several French clubs in recent hours as the 19th day of Ligue 1 takes place this Wednesday evening.
The Reims club, which is traveling to Marseille for the last day of 2021, has announced six positive cases for Covid-1. The tests carried out on all the players and the management revealed that four players and two members of the staff were contaminated. “Their state of health does not cause any concern,” said the 14th club in Ligue 1.
SDR medical statement
– Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) December 22, 2021
This Wednesday 22.12, in accordance with the protocol of the League, the tests carried out revealed positive cases for Covid-19 within the staff of the SCO.
The other players and staff, considered contact cases, are currently being tested.
Our departure to Montpellier is postponed.
– Angers SCO (@AngersSCO) December 22, 2021
For its part, the SCO of Angers, which must go to Montpellier, is also affected. Several positive cases have been identified, without the club specifying the number. The Angers team have already announced that they have postponed their departure to Montpellier, where they are due to play their match at 9 p.m.
PSG also affected
Earlier in the day, Bordeaux, which had been affected the day before by positive cases, had not recorded any additional patients after new tests. “The tests carried out this (Wednesday) morning by the professional group and the staff did not reveal any new positive cases. We look forward to seeing you this evening to celebrate the Christmas match together and support our Girondins against Lille, ”the club communicated.
The meeting against the LOSC had for a time been threatened after the appearance of nine positive cases among the Girondins players and six in the framework.
Finally, PSG, who are traveling to Lorient, revealed that German defender Thilo Kherer and Junior midfielder Dina-Ebimbe tested positive for Covid-19 and did not make the trip.
For the time being, no meeting has been postponed.