Thailand women’s national football team Released a statement that found a number of players and coaching staff. infected with the COVID-19 virus before the game to face Japan in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 quarter-finals tomorrow.
In yesterday, Player and coaching staff have undergone RT-PCR testing before the competition according to the competition rules And the results of the infection were reported in the midnight ago. Found that there were a number of players and coaching staff. has a positive result and must be quarantined immediately.
However, the number of athletes whose test results were negative (no infection) were certainly sufficient to compete. According to the provisional competition rules under the COVID-19 situation of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the minimum number of athletes on matchday is at least 13 players.
“The Football Association of Thailand I would like to inform you that the association is not calm. After receiving information from the AFC tournament organizers in the middle of the night on January 28, 2022, immediately consulted with AFC and the Thai national team’s coaching staff. to the readiness to take care of sickness And the safety of athletes, which the AFC has determined that must be in accordance with the measures of the competition by athletes and staff Those infected with the COVID-19 virus will be quarantined in the room. and is under close supervision from the team doctor and competition management If the next test result is negative will be able to come out of the room, continue to do activities, including practicing and competing” FA Thailand said in official statement
“from the aforementioned situation Has affected the preparation of the team for the competition. In the quarterfinals of the Thai national team, especially But in order to maintain the right to compete and be in the path of winning the area to compete in the World Cup final in Australia – New Zealand which is the goal of athletes and Thai national team staff intend to succeed ready to decide will compete in the next match in the quarterfinals to meet with the Japanese national team On Sunday, January 30, in full capacity under this difficult situation.”
“The association would like to send encouragement and concern to all athletes and staff who serve for the Thai national team. and thank you for your intention Spirit of all athletes who are ready to compete to maintain the rights and opportunities of the Thai national team.”
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