Rooney and entire first team to miss Derby’s FA Cup game amid coronavirus outbreak

Wayne Rooney and Derby's entire first-team squad will miss Saturday's FA Cup tie against Chorley following coronavirus outbreak which has closed ir training ground, PA news ncy understands.

Rams will instead field a team made up of under-23 and under-18 players at Victory Park on Saturday afteron.

A number of first-team players and staff returned positive tests for Covid-19 on Monday, with club's training facilities subsequently closed.Derby issued a statement on Monday, confirming closure of ir training ground, and saying club was "in dialogue with EFL and Football Association in relation to upcoming fixtures.

FA Cup rules state that clubs are expected to fulfil ir fixtures if y have 14 eligible players - including from under-23 and under-18 squads - available, though re is scope for appeal.

fixture at Chorley's Victory Park has been selected for live TV cover and is scheduled to kick-off at 12.15pm on Saturday.

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