Everton midfielder Fabian Delph will miss the pre-season tour of the US; here's why

English Premier League club Everton has now confirmed that Fabian Delph will now miss club’s pre-season tour of US as player came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID. According to a statement by club, Delph will now self-isolate and stay in UK as a ‘precautionary measure’. Everton squ will fly out on Wednesday, for ir warm-up matches ahe of start of 2021/22 season.

Fabian Delph miss Everton’s pre-season tour

Fabian Delph, who formerly played for Manchester City in premier league will not travel with Everton squ to US. Toffees have now confirmed that 31-year-old midfielder will isolate himself in UK. A statement from Everton re, “Everton can confirm that Fabian Delph will not travel with squ to Florida Cup in Orlando as a precautionary measure after coming into contact with someone who has since tested positive for COVID-19.”

“Delph, who began his preparations for coming season on 5 July and has played in both of Club’s practise matches – including a 1-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday - will resume his pre-season training as soon as his period of self-isolation is over,” statement furr ded. pre-season miss comes as a huge blow for Delph, who was looking to break his way into first team with a good performance in US. newly appointed manager Rafa Benitez will now play Florida Cup without midfielder. Everton will face Southampton at Goodison Park on Saturday, August 14 at 3 pm in ir first match of regular season.

Premier League player arrested in UK

Meanwhile, anor Everton player was arrested on suspicion of alleged child sex offences on July 16. According to international reports, premier league player Gylfi Sigurdsson, who plays for Everton was arrested earlier this month by Greater Manchester Police. player has now been suspended by club pending furr investigation. Everton on Monday issued a statement confirming arrest, and said that Toffees has now "suspended a First-Team player". According to police, accused player has been released on bail "pending enquiries."

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