South Korean striker Troyes (L2), Suk Hyun-jun (28), tested positive for coronavirus, according to Est Éclair. He is the first professional footballer whose case is declared in France. The player, who has not been feeling well for a few days, has passed tests the results of which fell on Friday evening. Another player at the training center was also infected. The club suspended professional group training that day.
“These two players were immediately placed in containment at their home. The whole club also remains under the supervision of the medical center, ”said the Estac club on its website.
Official press release - COVID19: "A player from the professional group and one from the Training Center affected by the Coronavirus - COVID19. They are in confinement and are closely monitored by the club's medical cell."
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This information comes when the Professional Football League (LFP) decided in the morning to suspend the Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 championships until further notice due to the epidemic of the virus.
Abroad, the Covid-19 has already contaminated players in other championships. In Serie A, seven players tested positive and in England, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta and English international Chelsea Callum Hudson-Odoi contracted the virus.
All the major European championships have decided to suspend their activity in the face of the spread of the coronavirus.
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In France, the number of patients infected since the end of January has risen to 3,661, for 79 deaths.
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