Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 21 the Chinese Football Association said on its official website on the 21st that the Football Association had learned from the Spanish football club that Wu Lei, a member of the Chinese men’s football team who worked for the club, was diagnosed with the new coronavirus. At present, Wu Lei has mild symptoms and is receiving treatment.
The Chinese Football Association said that it would keep close communication with Wu Lei himself and the Spanish club, provide all necessary help according to the situation, and wish Wu Lei a speedy recovery.
The Spanish club announced on 17th local time that six first-team players and members of the coaching team tested positive for the new coronavirus. Although the names of the confirmed players were not disclosed at that time, the Spanish club confirmed in the announcement that all the confirmed patients were mild and were following the advice and guidance of the Spanish health department. After La Liga was shut down due to the outbreak of the new Crown pneumonia, the Spanish also stopped all activities of the club. All players had been required to stay at home and complete relevant training and diet plans on their own.
Wu Lei revealed his recent situation in the public account of Wu Lei Zhou Ji on 18th, saying that he was isolated at home and had sufficient protective materials. He also conducts basic training at home to maintain his physical fitness and basic physical condition.
Wu Lei wrote in the public account: “I hope the epidemic will pass as soon as possible and the day of goodbye to your stadium will come as soon as possible.”