Bournemouth goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale admitted to feeling confused and shocked after getting back his positive test for the virus (via Sky Sports).
Aaron Ramsdale Discusses Positive Coronavirus Test
The Bournemouth shot-stopper confirmed his positive coronavirus test but, was ultimately left confused and shocked by it.
In the first round of testings for the virus, the goalkeeper’s test turned out negative. But in the second batch three days later it indicated that he had contracted the virus.
Premier League Testings
The second batch of tests took place on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday last week. 996 players and club staff were tested, though the other positive result was at an unnamed club.
The first round’s results announced on May 19, returned six positive tests at three clubs from the 748 players and staff tested. This included positive tests of Watford defender Adrian Mariappa and Burnley assistant manager Ian Woan.
Ramsdale Left in Shock
The goalkeeper spoke out on contracting the virus:
“I’ve been trying to figure it out for the past two days. My test last Monday before we started training was negative.
“So this last week, I’ve done the usual things like going to the supermarket and going to the petrol station to fill my car.
“Once you’ve contracted the virus, it shows in your blood.
“That was obviously not the case [after the first test] and it’s been the three days between the two tests when I’ve contracted the virus.
“I’ve been just as careful as before on lockdown and it seems to be a shopping trip where I’ve caught it.”
Premier League Restart
Premier League clubs are expected to give the go-ahead to the introduction of phase two of training on Wednesday, prompting hopes that a date for the return to competition could be agreed by the end of the week.
The league has received government approval to progress to the next stage of Project Restart. This enables competitive and close-contact training, including tackling, in groups of up to 12 players.
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