Crystal Palace’s Premier League match at Watford likely to be off after Hornets’ Covid-19 outbreak
Crystal Palace’s Premier League match at Watford on Saturday looks highly unlikely to take place after a Covid-19 “outbreak” Hertfordshire club.
The Premier League announced late this afternoon that the Hornets’ fixture tonight at Burnley had been postponed.
“The decision was taken following guidance from medical advisers due to an ongoing Covid-19 outbreak within Watford’s squad. As a result, the club has an insufficient number of first-team players available to fulfil the match.
“The Premier League understands this decision will disappoint and frustrate fans who were due to attend this evening’s game and apologises for the inconvenience and disruption caused at such short notice.
“In considering any application to postpone, the board considers a range of sporting and medical factors. Each decision is taken on a case-by-case basis with everyone’s health of utmost importance
“In light of the recent rise in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Premier League has reintroduced emergency measures. These include protocols such as more frequent testing, wearing face coverings while indoors, observing social distancing and limiting treatment time.”
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