Dundee United have been rocked by further Covid-19 problems ahead of their matches with Livingston and Rangers.
The Arabs travel to Livi before hosting Rangers at Tannadice a week on Sunday. But they have been shaken by Covid-19 issues ahead of these contests, the entire first-team coaching staff heading into self-isolation.
Manager Micky Mellon and his staff have entered this period following positive tests within the camp. It hadn’t affected the players but now nine first-team players have also entered isolation.
These players had close contact with medical staff at St. Andrews, United’s training base, and go into self-isolation as a precautionary measure. It makes the challenge of getting points from Livi and Rangers extremely difficult for Mellon’s side.
“After further discussions with the Scottish FA and Tayside Health Board, we have been advised that our non-playing staff who have been self-isolating should continue to do so,” said Dundee United’s Sporting Director Tony Asghar.
“Our Academy Head of Tactical Performance Thomas Courts and other Academy staff will lead the team for Saturday’s game against Livingston.
“Furthermore, nine members of our squad are now self-isolating as a precaution due to having close contact with medical staff at the HPC at St Andrews.
“We are grateful for the cooperation and guidance of the SPFL, Scottish FA and Tayside Health Board in this matter and we now focus our attention on preparing for Saturday’s fixture.”