Verstraete: We are still training despite three patients, 'weird'

Verstraete in Cologne, which has 3 coronaviruses, commented strangely on continuing training.

In the coronavirus epidemic that influenced the world, teams gradually returned to training, while Cologne announced that there were coronavirus in 3 players last Friday. Birger Verstraete, the team's Belgian midfielder, criticized the continuing training.

The Bundesliga team stated that the three players whose test results were positive were under quarantine and that the training would continue. The names of the players were not disclosed.

Speaking to the Belgian TV channel VTM, Verstraete said, "The club explained that nobody had contacted the infected players. But the physiotherapist was interested in me and other players for weeks. It was not entirely true that we never contacted them in the gym on Thursday." used expressions.

Expressing his concern that the virus could spread within the team, Verstraete said he would not be surprised by the increase of cases the next test round of the club;

"I hope it stays with three people, but I keep in mind that the virus is spreading. We are not quarantined for now, and this is a bit strange. Currently, football is not the most important to me. I've seen intensive care images before. And now the virus seems to be close to us. So it is a little strange that everything is going well. "

The 26-year-old midfielder said he was concerned about his girlfriend, who would remain vulnerable, especially if he was infected with a heart condition;

"It would be a little naive for me to say that football should be restarted as soon as possible. We still need to take the virus seriously. The decision of the Bundesliga is not up to me but I can say that my mind is not in football. My family, girlfriend, everyone's health is actually very important."