Burnley boss Sean Dyche tests positive for Covid
He'll now miss the clubs FA Cup match against Huddersfield
Last updated 6th Jan 2022
Sean Dyche has become the latest premier league manager to test positive for Coronavirus, meaning he'll miss Saturday's match against Huddersfield in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
In recent weeks Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard, Newcastle’s Eddie Howe, Crystal Palace’s Patrick Vieira, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp have also tested positive and had to miss games.
A spokesperson for the club said:
“Burnley Football Club can confirm manager Sean Dyche will miss this weekend’s FA Cup third-round tie at home to Huddersfield, after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday,” a tweet said. “Sean will now follow the mandatory self-isolation protocols.”
Elswehere, Liverpool's game due to be played at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup today was postponed amid an escalating Covid outbreak at the club.