Soccer, J1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima has announced that Skibbe has tested positive for the new coronavirus antigen test.
According to the club, by the 21st in Sanfrecce, a total of 4 people including 3 players and 1 staff member were confirmed to be infected with the new corona, and Skibbe is also suspected of having close contact, so an antigen test will be conducted on the 21st. As a result of receiving it, it was judged as positive.
On the 22nd, Skibbe planned to pay a courtesy visit to the mayor of Hiroshima and visit the Atomic Bomb Memorial at Peace Park, but he canceled all of them.
Skibbe will carry out a PCR test on the 22nd.
Under the direction of Skibbe, who took office this season, Sanfrecce has been competing for the top position in J1 with 6th out of 18 teams so far.
Sanfrecce's next match will be against FC Tokyo in a league match at home on the 30th of this month.