Dundee United cancel training due to positive coronavirus case

The Tannadice side are due to play Rangers on Saturday

Author: Andrew MacleanPublished 15th Dec 2021
Last updated 15th Dec 2021

A Dundee United player has tested positive for coronavirus and training has been cancelled ahead of their trip to face Rangers this weekend.

The club are now awaiting results of further PCR tests among staff and players with their match at Ibrox just three days away.

It is understood the fixture is not in danger of being called off at this stage.

The Tannadice side would need to have 13 fit players, including a goalkeeper, the the match to go ahead on Saturday.

Tam Courts faces a waiting game to see what his squad will look like for their trip to Glasgow.

The Government has brought in new restrictions this week with concerns over the new Omicron variant that is spreading quickly.

Premier League sides Tottenham and Manchester United have been forced to call of matches in the last week.