Apart From Gabbiadini, There Are 4 Other Sampdoria Players Who Are Positive For COVID-19

JAKARTA - The Italian club, Sampdoria must feel the magnitude of the impact of the corona virus or COVID-19. The virus is currently positive for five of its players.

After Manolo Gabbiadini's name tested positive for the first time, there were four more players who contracted the corona virus after undergoing a series of medical tests.

A total of five players are the main players of Il Samp. "Following Manolo Gabbiadini, we also announce that Omar Colley, Albin Ekdal, Antonino La Gumina, Morten Thorsby and team doctor Amedeo Baldiri have tested positive for corona," wrote the club's official statement, quoted on Saturday, March 14.

Listen to the authorities and do everything in your power to help reduce the spread of this virus. It will help us protect the sick and the elderly. Lastly I would like to say thank you to all healthcare professionals who are doing a heroic job right now. ❤️

- Albin Ekdal (@EkdalAlbin) March 13, 2020

Even so, Sampdoria ensured that their condition was fine and that they had been handled according to procedures. In addition, Sampdoria also decided to close all club facilities and ordered all elements of the club to isolate themselves at home.

Italy is the European country worst affected by the corona virus. The Italian Prime Minister, Guiseppe Conte, even had to issue a special decree to deal with the corona case.

The local government postponed all sporting events and other events involving the masses. As a result, Serie A had to be postponed. Not only Serie A, other Italian football competitions must also be postponed.

To date, the FIGC has not made an official decision regarding the status of the 2019/2020 Serie A season. There was an idea for the playoffs to determine champions and relegation. However, the idea was rejected by the Serie A contestants.