{"id":546735,"date":"2020-03-22T17:42:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-22T21:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=546735"},"modified":"2020-03-22T17:42:26","modified_gmt":"2020-03-22T21:42:26","slug":"marouane-fellaini-tests-positive-for-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/03\/22\/marouane-fellaini-tests-positive-for-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Marouane Fellaini Tests Positive for Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to reports from BBC Sport<\/a>, former Manchester United<\/a> and Everton<\/a> midfielder Marouane Fellaini<\/a> has contracted the coronavirus. Furthermore, he is apparently the only Chinese Super League player to have contracted the virus so far.<\/p>\n

The coronavirus pandemic has swept the world, and many high profile football players contracting the virus. Serie A has the most cases in Europe, with players such as Paulo Dybala<\/a> and Manolo Gabbiadini<\/a> contracting COVID-19. Now, a CSL player has got the virus.<\/p>\n

Former EPL Player Fellaini Tests Positive for COVID-19<\/h2>\n

The Belgian Still in Good Condition<\/h3>\n

Fellaini said in a statement on Twitter<\/a>, “Dear friends, I have been tested for coronavirus and my test result is positive.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Thanks to the fans, medical staff and the club for their care and attention. I will follow the treatment and hope to return to the game as soon as possible. Please, everyone, stay safe.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Reports from within China say Fellaini is in isolation at Jinan hospital, which specializes in infectious diseases.<\/div>\n
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Shandong Luneng also made a statement: “The official test confirmed that the player Fellaini has tested positive for coronavirus during the quarantine observation period.<\/p>\n

“During this period, the player’s body temperature has been normal and there are no other discomforts. He has received further observation and treatment at a designated medical institution.”<\/p>\n

His Time in China<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

The Belgian moved to Shandong Luneng from Manchester United in January 2019. He left after struggling for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.<\/p>\n

During his time at Old Trafford, Fellaini scored 22 goals in 177 appearances in all competitions for United.<\/p>\n

His first season in China ended in a fifth-place finish for Shandong Luneng. He played 22 times last season, scoring eight goals and grabbing three assists.<\/p>\n

This season, instead of playing at the 56,000-capacity Jinan Olympic Sports Center Stadium, he’s now isolated at Jinan Hospital. However, as aforementioned, he is reported to be feeling okay.<\/p>\n

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Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>