Covid-19: 13 AZ Alkmaar players have now tested positive

Thursday's UEFA Europa League clash between AZ Alkmaar and Napoli should still be played despite the rise in number of players testing positive to Covid-19.

UEL: SSC Napoli vs AZ Alkmaar

Earlier, it was reported that AZ Alkmaar have several Covid-19 cases, the number has increased to thirteen.

It was initially, eight positive cases but the recent statement released has confirmed five new positive cases, making it a total of thirteen positive Covid-19 cases.

According to the statement, most of the players are asymptomatic and the match between AZ Alkmaar and Napoli is scheduled to take place as planned.

The Dutch side will travel to Italy with seventeen (17) players and their names are expected to be released later.

The game will be hosted at the San Paolo, Naples, Italy on Thursday 17:55.

Napoli have also carried out Covid-19 tests and all have come back negative as released by the club.

All Covid-19 tests carried out yesterday morning on the team have come back negative. We are awaiting the result of one test, which will be communicated this afternoon.
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) October 20, 2020