Doherty tests positive for COVID-19 as Mourinho continues training
Matt Doherty will not be featured against Manchester City due to a positive coronavirus test.
played for Ireland in their Thursday match against England and was also featured in his National team’s clash against Wales in Cardiff which ended with a 1-0 victory for Ireland. It was announced on Monday that Doherty and
James McCleanare infected with coronavirus and the tests taken from them before returning to Dublin have come out positive. Both players will not be available for Ireland’s game against Bulgaria on Wednesday and due to self-isolation guidelines, none of them can be featured in the weekend’s club competitions as well. With this unfortunate news, Mourinho has to plan for his team’s Saturday clash against
Manchester Citywithout Doherty. The Portuguese coach expressed his feelings about the international break in an Instagram post that showed him training with only six
Tottenhamplayers.
"Amazing week of football. Great emotions in the national team matches, superb friendlies and total safety," Mourinho wrote.
"Covid test results after matches been played, randomers running on the pitch while team sessions are taking place and much more.
"After another training session with only 6 players, it is now time to take care of myself."
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