Salomon Kalou Actions Could Hamper Bundesliga Immediate Return
German football authorities say 11 individuals from the country’s top two divisions have tested positive for coronavirus.
The potential return of the Bundesliga is under increased scrutiny after Hertha Berlin forward Salomon Kalou posted a Facebook video of himself ignoring social distancing measures.
Former Chelsea player Kalou, 34, was seen shaking hands with his Hertha team-mates and interrupting a medical check-up of another. He has since deleted the video.
Earlier on Monday the DFL said 10 individuals from the country’s top two divisions have returned positive coronavirus tests.
It said 1,724 tests had been conducted on players and staff at the 36 first and second-tier sides since last Thursday.
The 10 individuals had been isolated and a second round of testing on all participants will take place this week as clubs build towards a return to full team training.
Resuming Dates For Top European Leeagues
A decision on whether the DFL’s plans meet with government approval is expected on Wednesday, with the Bundesliga now not likely to resume until May 16 at the earliest.
After returning to training last week, Cologne announced three of their employees had tested positive for coronavirus.
Those affected were quarantined but the club said training will continue ahead of the German league’s return. Cologne have since said there have been no new cases at the club following a fresh round of testing on Sunday.
Source: Sky sports