Crewe Alex: Two more players test positive for Covid-19 - but Wigan game 'to go ahead'.
By Gwyn Griffiths
27th Aug 2021 | Local News
CREWE have revealed that two more of their players have produced positive Covid-19 tests.
The Alex squad and staff underwent tests after the cancellation of last Saturday's League One fixture at Oxford when Omar Beckles' positive test emerged on the day of the game.
Boss Dave Artell says the two players who have received positive results after the latest round of testing have shown no symptoms, but are now self-isolating for 10 days along with government guidelines. As is a member of the Alex staff who also produced a positive Covid-19 test.
Both midfielder Ryan Wintle, who had a positive test last week, and defender Beckles, are already under self-isolating.
"It has been a crazy, unexpected few days for us all. The players and staff were all tested over the weekend and we have had a couple of positive tests," Artell told the club's official web site.
"They will self-isolate for 10 days and although they can't do much we will set them a programme to keep them as fit as we can. They are all in disbelief because they have no symptoms but this is the nature of the virus.
"It is among us but the majority of the tests are negative, so there is a bit of comfort in the fact that our procedures and practices are in place and seem to be working."
The Crewe manager says the club needs to move on now and prepare for Saturday's visit of Wigan.
The club has had discussions with the EFL and it is understood the game is expected to go ahead.
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