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Hoffenheim’s Robert Skov responds, following the resumption of play behind closed doors after the outbreak of the coronavirus illness (COVID-19). (Photo: Ina Fassbender/Pool by means of REUTERS)
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COPENHAGEN: Danish global Robert Skov and a group assistant have actually tested positive for COVID-19 and have actually been sent home ahead of a friendly against neighbouring Sweden, the nation’s football association said on Tuesday.
Denmark’s team was greatly reduced with 9 other players, consisting of Barcelona’s Martin Braithwaite and RB Leipzig’s Yussuf Poulsen, put in seclusion and ruled out of Wednesday’s match due to the fact that they potentially had actually been in contact with Skov or the assistant.
Head coach Kasper Hjulmand and assistant Morten Wieghorst were likewise separating, the FA said in a declaration.
Skov, who plays as a winger for Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, checked positive in 2 tests after reaching the training camp on Monday night without having any signs.
Denmark will also miss out on seven players from English clubs, consisting of Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, after Britain tightened travel restrictions to and from the Scandinavian country following widespread coronavirus break outs in mink farms.
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