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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has returned to working from home the club confirmed on Thursday after testing positive for coronavirus last week.
As a result of the Spaniard’s diagnosis, the Arsenal squad were sent into self-isolation for 14 days.
“We’re pleased to say that Mikel is feeling much better,” Arsenal said in a statement.
“He’s in good spirits, doing detailed planning with the coaches and speaking to the players regularly.” The Gunners do not know when they will return to action on the pitch with football in England suspended until at least April 30 due to strict measures on mass gatherings to control the virus.
Arsenal have provided an update on Mikel Arteta’s wellbeing following his coronavirus diagnosis, with the club also reacting to the news that the Premier League postponement has been extended to at least April 30.
It was confirmed that the Gunners head coach had tested positive for Covid-19 on March 12, with the Spaniard being placed in self-isolation, along with staff members and the entire playing squad.
The Premier League would later react to the news by postponing matches until April 4 – a move that was then extended to April 30 – as football came to a standstill across the globe amid the coronavirus outbreak.—AFP
