Roy Hodgson reveals 'concern' over Newcastle United Covid-19 outbreak

Crystal Palace do not have any positive Covid-19 cases following their meeting with Newcastle United, according to Roy Hodgson.

By Miles Starforth

Published 4th Dec 2020, 14:00 BST

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Newcastle’s game against Aston Villa tonight was postponed due to a worsening outbreak at the club.

The club has not confirmed the number of cases – or the identities of those infected. However, there have been reports that three players who faced Palace a week ago went on to test positive for Covid-19, and this was a “concern” for Hodgson and his medical staff.

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s game against West Bromwich Albion, Palace manager Hodgson said: “Yes, there was a concern about Covid-19. Our doctor and player liaison officer did very well to organise the team and make sure all the correct precautions were in place to avoid any outbreak in our squad."

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s training ground remains closed, though the club hopes to reopen in next week ahead of the December 12 home game against West Brom.