Indian national football team captain Sunil Chhetri tested positive for COVID-19
Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri tested positive for Covid, he confirmed the news through his Twitter handle where he wrote, 'In a not-so-happy update, I've tested positive for COVID-19. In better news, I feel fine as I continue my recovery from the virus and should be back on a football pitch soon. No better time to keep reminding everyone to continue taking all the safety precautions always.'
This would rule him out of the international friendly against Oman on March 25 in Dubai. The good news is that the star footballer is feeling fine and hopes to return to the field very soon.
In a bio-secure bubble, the 36-year-old was competing in the Indian Super League (ISL) till last month in Goa. The ISL is still going on. Chhetri is the second highest goal scorere in international football among active playera, scored eight times in the 20 ISL games this season.
In a not-so-happy update, I've tested positive for COVID-19. In better news, I feel fine as I continue my recovery from the virus and should be back on a football pitch soon. No better time to keep reminding everyone to continue taking all the safety precautions always.
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) March 11, 2021
