Manchester United friendly with Stoke City cancelled after manager Michael O’Neill tests positive for Covid-19
- The positive test comes after Stoke had arrived at United’s training ground, and the manager had previously tested negative five times
- The English Premier League has been suspended due to the coronavirus since mid-March and is expected to restart on June 17
Manchester United’s friendly against Stoke City was cancelled at the last minute on Tuesday after the Championship club’s manager, Michael O’Neill, tested positive for Covid-19.
Stoke had arrived at United’s training ground for the game when they were informed of O’Neill’s positive test. The Northern Irishman had tested negative in the previous five rounds of testing, Stoke said in a statement.
“Stoke can confirm that manager O’Neill has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus following the latest round of testing on Monday (June 8),” said Stoke, who play in the second tier of English football.
“He will now follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation, whilst continuing to be in regular virtual contact with his coaching staff and players.”
Football in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the pandemic but the Premier League is set to restart on June 17, with the Championship following suit three days later.