×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Chelsea's Kepa added to Spain training squad amid COVID concerns

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

March 3, 2019 Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga [REUTERS]

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been added to Spain's training squad as they prepare for any potential fall-out from captain Sergio Busquets's positive COVID-19 test ahead of the European Championship.

After Busquets tested positive, the remaining 23 players went into isolation along with the coaching staff, meaning an Under-21 side led by coach age-group Luis de la Fuente will face Lithuania on Tuesday in what was supposed to be the nation's final warm-up game before the Euros.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
By Ochieng Oyugi 49 mins ago
Sports
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas to headline sprints at Kip Keino Classic
By Koome Kazungu 56 mins ago
Sports
Why Kenya has struggled to produce world class talent outside athletics
Sports
Pipeline and KCB Bank to renew rivalry in continental tourney semis
Sports
JKUAT Cougars and Mwamba promoted to Kenya Cup