In order to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, Olympique de Marseille performs daily tests on its players and staff. This Thursday it is Dimitri Payet who would have tested positive in turn, according to RMC Sports. The former West Ham player is the 5th player in the Marseille squad to have tested positive since the resumption of training. The 4th in a week.
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Forced rest
His Friday match against ASSE being canceled, OM players are put to rest this weekend. They will re-attack training on Monday on the sidelines of the opening of their championship against Brest on August 30. Trainings supervised by the Villas Boas coach who takes as little risk as possible. The Portuguese technician made small groups spread over two fields and at different times in order to limit any contact. Before returning to the commandery grounds on Monday, the instruction to limit travel and contact was given to the Marseillais. While the OM match against Saint-Etienne has been postponed, Marseille coach André Villas-Boas wanted to react to this situation on his Instagram account. “Unfortunately, we live this week between some anxiety and some bad news. The pandemic that stubbornly continues to scare and affect so many families has ended up knocking on our door as well. For us, this is the time for prevention and care. Now is the time to be careful and support others and at the same time to have hope for the times to come. To the infected players and the entire task force, I want to wish you strength and courage. Take care of yourself and your family. We will be together again soon, ”he posted.
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