Irish footballers Matt Doherty and James McClean have tested positive for Covid-19 following their 1-0 loss to Wales in Cardiff in the UEFA Nations League. Both players are now self isolating. Other Ireland squad members and staff members have tested negative.
This news was confirmed by the Football Association of Ireland via Twitter.
The Football Association of Ireland can confirm Matt Doherty and James McClean have tested positive for COVID-19
The rest of the staff & squad tested negative ahead of the flight back to Dublin this morning before the match against Bulgaria on Wednesday#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/dyEMhuft8z
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) November 16, 2020
This will be a blow to the hopes of the Irish, as they look to avoid relegation from Group B4 in the UEFA Nations League.
The Ireland squad has been riddled with injuries to a few of the main players such as Seamus Coleman, John Egan and Enda Stevens.
Matt Doherty will most likely also be unavailable for club duty as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester City on Saturday which might prove to be a major blow to Jose Mourinho’s side who currently sit 2nd in the Premier league.
Ireland’s next Nations League game is up against Bulgaria on Thursday, November 19.
