Aston Villa has closed its Bodymoor Heath training ground after a coronavirus outbreak at the club. The club has announced that a large number of first-team players and staff tested positive for corona after being routinely tested on Monday. Following this, the second round of testing was carried out, resulting in more corona cases at the club.

In a statement, club said, "Aston Villa can confirm that the Club has closed its Bodymoor Heath training ground after a significant Coronavirus outbreak. It further added, A large number of first-team players and staff returned positive tests after being routinely tested on Monday and immediately went into isolation. The second round of testing was carried out immediately and produced more positive results today."

The statement reads, "First team training ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup match with Liverpool was cancelled. Discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the Club, the Football Association and the Premier League." The club is scheduled to lock horns with  Liverpool in FA Cup on Friday.

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