Aston Villa FC announced Thursday the closure of the Bodymoor Stadium where the football team holds their training, after a significant Corona virus outbreak.
The English club, which includes the Egyptian duo Ahmed Al Mohammadi and Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet", published a statement through its official website saying: " Aston Villa can confirm that the Club has closed its Bodymoor Heath training ground after a significant Coronavirus outbreak,"
"A large number of first team players and staff returned positive tests after being routinely tested on Monday and immediately went into isolation," the club added.
"A second round of testing was carried out immediately and produced more positive results today."
"First team training ahead of Friday's FA Cup match with Liverpool was cancelled," the club continued.
"Discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the Club, the Football Association and the Premier League." it concluded.
It is scheduled for Aston Villa to clash against Liverpool on Friday in the third round of the FA Cup.
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