Mariappa: I’ve got COVID-19
London: Watford defender Adrian
Mariappa says he is one of three people who tested positive for coronavirus at the club.
Mariappa whose dad is a Fijian turned down the invitation to play for the Fijian football team at last year’s Pacific Games but instead he opted to play for Jamaica. On Tuesday, it was announced there had been six positive tests across three Premier League clubs. Two staff at Watford and Burnley assistant manager Ian Woan also tested positive, while the two others at a third club have not yet been revealed.
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante missed training over coronavirus fears, with the backing of his manager Frank Lampard.
Kante’s decision to train at home follows a similar stance by Watford captain Troy Deeney and several of his team-mates.
“It was a big surprise because I haven’t really left the house,” Mariappa said.
“Apart from some exercise and the odd walk with the kids, I’ve mainly just been homeschooling and keeping fit.
“My lifestyle is very quiet, certainly no parties or going out or anything, so I really don’t know how I got it. “