A player in the Damallsvenska newcomer Umeå has been infected with the coronavirus. The message came just a few hours before tonight's match against Eskilstuna.

"I can confirm that", writes Umeå coach Robert Bergström in a text message to Expressen.

The Corona fall does not affect the match, according to Bergström.

"I must refer to a press release that the club comes out with. The focus must be on tonight's match ".

Before the match, Umeå is in ninth place in the table with nine points, Eskilstuna in fifth place with two more points.

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