The COVID-19 emergency is holding Italy and the rest of the world in suspense...and the football world is not an exception. Sampdoria, who already has announced that Manolo Gabbiadini, Omar Colley, Albin Ekdal, Antonino La Gumina, Morten Thorsby and team doctor Amadeo Baldari have tested positive for the virus, announced that it will no longer provide announcements on its members. Below is the team's official statement:
"U.C. Sampdoria announces that, in order to avoid security breaches and unhelpful scaremongering, the club has decided not to release any more information on its players, who, off the back of displaying slight symptoms, have undergone coronavirus checks. The only important information is that the players are all fine and are at their homes in Genoa.
During such a difficult time for our country and out of respect for those working on the front line, it is our duty not to generate further worry regarding situations that are under control. We request that the media respects our choice."
