The A-Leagues has confirmed that a player from Sydney FC’s men’s football department has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation.
The case involves a fully vaccinated person who tested positive to a regular rapid antigen test and PCR test on 6 December.
“The safety of the A-Leagues players, officials and spectators is our primary concern and we are working closely with Sydney FC and NSW Health to enact league protocol and to limit any potential spread of the virus,” the A-Leagues said in a statement.
No other member of the club’s playing, coaching, medical and operational staff have presented symptoms, but all have undergone PCR testing and are self-isolating until they present a negative result.
All A-Leagues players and coaching staff in NSW undergo daily screening processes including daily rapid antigen tests, along with PCR tests every 72 hours.
At this stage, no matches have been impacted but decisions will be made as to the club’s match schedule in conjunction with NSW Health.
The Sydney FC women’s football department is not impacted.
The Isuzu UTE A-League side is due to face Macarthur in the FFA Cup on Wednesday, and Central Coast in the A-League on Sunday.
