LONDON (UK) – Newcastle United said its players would report for training at their training facility on Tuesday. This comes after a week when the centre was closed after several players tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
In the wake of a surging number of positive cases, the club was forced to request postponement of last Friday’s league match at Aston Villa. It was approved by the Premier League Board.
“Newcastle United’s players will train at the training centre today following a temporary closure last week due to a rise in COVID-19 cases,” it said in a statement.
“Those who had tested positive will follow relevant protocols before returning.”
The Villa game was the first Premier League fixture to be rescheduled because of the pandemic since last season resumed in June.
Thirteenth in the table, Steve Bruce’s side will lock horns with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.