THE THREE TT footballers who recently tested positive for covid19, are now in quarantine at their respective homes.
A TTFA (TT Football Association) statement said the players were deemed “unavailable for selection” to coach Terry Fenwick’s 28-man squad after “each individual returned two consecutive covid19 positive results this week”.
The team left for Miami, United States on Friday morning and will overnight there before connecting to Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday as TT continues their FIFA World Cup Concacaf Zone Group F qualifying campaign against Bahamas (June 5) and St Kitts/Nevis (June 8).
Amiel Mohammed, TTFA interim general secretary said, “The three players who tested positive are in home quarantine as per the public health protocol, while all other players have tested negative.”
The TTFA statement added that all other members in the contingent returned negative results. All members of the contingent will undergo PCR tests on arrival in Nassau and the recommended protocols will be continued to be followed through the duration of the trip
[caption id="attachment_892310" align="alignnone" width="1024"] In this photo taken on March 25, 2021, TT captain Khaleem Hyland (left) moves past Guyana midfielder Daniel Wilson during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Concacaf Zone qualifier at the Estadio Panamericano, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. PHOTO COURTESY TTFA. -[/caption]
The release also said that players and members of staff will be monitored by the medical staff under strict and relevant measures. The TTFA wished the trio a speedy recovery and will continue to monitor their recovery over the next few weeks.
Seasoned players such as defenders Radanfah Abu Bakr, Sheldon Bateau and Aubrey David, midfielders Khaleem Hyland and Joevin Jones, as well as wingers/strikers Levi Garcia and Atletico Ottawa’s Ryan Telfer were included in the 28-man squad.
Uncapped defender Luke Singh, winger Jomal Williams and goalkeeper Nicklas Frenderup will be available for selection only for the St Kitts/Nevis encounter.
The Bahamas fixture kicks off from 5 pm at the Thomas Robinson Stadium, Nassau. The TT team will then head to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for their second World Cup clash at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium.
On March 25, TT whipped Guyana 3-0 in the Dominican Republic but, three days later, they were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Puerto Rico.
St Kitts/Nevis lead the five-team group with six points, followed by TT (four), Puerto Rico (one), Guyana and Bahamas (zero). The group winners will advance to the next round of qualifiers.
Prior to the squad’s departure on Friday, coach Fenwick expressed pleasure with his squad’s wealth of experience and youthful talent.
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