Spain’s Euro 2020 squad is to be vaccinated in opposition to Covid-19 simply days earlier than the beginning of the event, the well being ministry mentioned Wednesday after two gamers examined constructive. The announcement got here simply hours after the staff’s administration mentioned it had arrange a “parallel” squad of 17 reserves who may have to play if infections spread among its players. Health Minister Carolina Darias “will announce” this night “that Spain’s nationwide staff will likely be vaccinated as is the case with all worldwide sports activities professionals like these competing within the Olympics,” a spokesman told AFP.
The sudden decision came after Spain defender Diego Llorente became the second player to test positive for Covid-19 overnight, after the same happened with captain Sergio Busquets on Sunday.
Since Sunday, Spain’s entire Euro squad has been in isolation.
In a statement on its website, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said it was setting up a “parallel bubble” and had known as in 11 gamers to be a part of six backups who had been already appearing as cowl for the coronavirus-hit first squad.
Spain are due to open their Euro marketing campaign on Monday, taking part in Sweden in Group E within the southern metropolis of Seville.
Sweden’s Euro 2020 squad has additionally been hit by infections, with two gamers, star ahead Dejan Kulusevski and midfielder Mattias Svanberg, testing constructive, its federation mentioned Tuesday.
“The teaching employees of Spain’s nationwide staff have determined 11 internationals initially known as up for the match in opposition to Lithuania will stay a part of the senior nationwide staff,” it said.
The 11 newcomers were part of an Under-21 team that thumped Lithuania 4-0 on Tuesday evening in Spain’s final warm-up match.
“This group of internationals will join their teammates… within a parallel bubble, created in anticipation of the possible consequences that could result from the positives of Sergio Busquets and Diego Llorente.”
The gamers are Alvaro Fernandez, Oscar Mingueza, Marc Cucurella, Bryan Gil, Juan Miranda, Gonzalo Villar, Alejandro Pozo, Brahim Diaz, Martin Zubimendi, Yeremy Pino and Javi Puado.
They be a part of six gamers already drafted in by coach Luis Enrique as insurance coverage in opposition to any extra positives amongst his squad: Rodrigo Moreno, Pablo Fornals, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez, Raul Albiol and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The 17 reserves of their separate bubble may have no contact with the principle Euro 2020 squad.
Spain are additionally scheduled to play Poland and Slovakia in Group E, with all their group stage matches on the Cartuja stadium in Seville.
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