Chelsea forced to cancel Drogheda Utd friendly at the eleventh hour

Football
23 Jul 2021 • 6:31 AM MYT
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Chelsea have cancelled a pre-season friendly following a coronavirus scare.

The Blues were set to face Irish side Drogheda United as part of their pre-season trip to Dublin on Thursday night.

But the match was cancelled just hours before kick-off after a possible case of Covid-19 within the group.

"Earlier today, we had a possible positive Covid case which we are investigating," said a Chelsea spokesperson.

"The individual has been isolated from the rest of the group. We also decided, as a precaution, to cancel tonight's behind closed doors game against Drogheda."