League Cup: Liverpool-Arsenal match postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
The English League Cup semi-final first leg tie between Liverpool and Arsenal, billed for Thursday, has been postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases within Jürgen Klopp’s squad.
The Reds had on Tuesday asked that the match be rearranged, but there have been even more positive tests – including assistant manager Pep Lijnders, since then
Lijnders had been leading the side in the absence of Klopp, who has been isolating since the weekend.
The latest positive tests forced the closure of the first-team training facility for at least 48 hours.
The EFL reluctantly accepted Liverpool’s request and the order of the ties will now be switched.
Next week’s match at Anfield on January 13 will be the first leg, with the second leg taking place at the Emirates Stadium on January 20.
“Having now fully reviewed the circumstances involved, the League has accepted Liverpool’s request after determining, albeit reluctantly, that a postponement was the only option.
“This is as the club looks to mitigate against the further risk of infection amongst its squad and staff alongside ensuring public health was protected by not travelling from Liverpool to London,” read the EFL’s statement.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Makinde charges Oyo commissioners to stay committed as administration enters final lap
Mr Makinde urged government appointees to prioritise legacy over tenure, citing the late Obafemi Awolowo as an example.
States
Oyo police arrest man, recover pistol, drugs
The police said the investigation is ongoing, with efforts intensified to identify, track, and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
States
Gov. Sani appoints new aides, board chairs to enhance service delivery
Mr Musa said that the appointments are part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and inject fresh energy into public service.
States
Police detain suspect over illegal possession of firearm in Enugu
The police said a concealed locally made double-barrelled pistol was found in the suspect’s possession during a search.
Politics
Appeal Court upholds judgment barring INEC from recognising Mark-led ADC congresses
Justice Mohammed held that the case that precipitated the restraining order bordered on a non-justiciable internal affair of a political party.
Heading 5
NMDPRA seals Mobil, Mangerborn Energy in Ogun for under-dispensing fuel
Mr Adebowale stated that the action became necessary due to repeated breaches of regulatory requirements by the affected filling stations.
