Fulham manager missing EPL game while isolating

Fulham said manager Scott Parker returned a negative test but has been self-isolating this week in accordance with government guidelines.

Published : Dec 24, 2020 19:35 IST

Scott Parker, Manager of Fulham walks onto the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage .
Scott Parker, Manager of Fulham walks onto the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage .
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Scott Parker, Manager of Fulham walks onto the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion at Craven Cottage .

Fulham manager Scott Parker will not be at the stadium on Saturday for the English Premier League match against Southampton after a member of his household tested positive for the coronavirus.

The London club says Parker returned a negative test but has been self-isolating this week in accordance with government guidelines.

Matt Wells and Stuart Gray are set to take charge of the team, which is 18th in the 20-team standings.

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