The long-time national soccer player and former star of the FC Liverpool has tested positive for the coronavirus. This was announced by his club. Gerrard will join his team on Sunday (December 26th, 2021), the traditional game day on Boxing Day, against FC Chelsea cannot supervise. Also on Tuesday at Leeds United the 41-year-old will be in quarantine.
However, it is not yet clear whether this encounter can even take place after a corona outbreak near Leeds. Aston Villa also had several Covid 19 cases recently, the game against FC Burnley on December 18th it was canceled because of this.
Already numerous catch-up dates
In total, the Premier League has to find catch-up dates for 13 games – including three games that were scheduled for Boxing Day. Gerrard had taken over the seven-time English champions Aston Villa in November and after four wins in six games led them to tenth place. Only against the top teams Manchester city (1: 2) and Liverpool (0: 1) lost.
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Status: December 26th, 2021, 8:43 am