Three of the coronavirus cases are known to come from top-flight Bundesliga side Cologne [COURTESY]Germany's football league insisted Monday the testing of players and backroom staff was "providing protection" despite 10 cases of coronavirus across the top two divisions as clubs prepare for a possible return to action this month. The DFL reported that out of 1,724 tests, 10 had returned a positive result, three of which are already known to involve Bundesliga side Cologne. The league's plans to become the first major European football competition to restart since the season was halted in mid-March include regular testing of players. On Sunday, Horst Seehofer, Germany's interior minister who has responsibility for sport, said he supported a resumption of the Bundesliga. However, on Monday Seehofer's interior ministry said German football would not be allowed to deviate from the rules for the wider population.

Source: Standard Digital May 04, 2020 14:48 UTC