Derby County first team squad and interim manager Wayne Rooney they are self-absorbed after the COVID-19 revolution and will not play a part in Saturday FA Cup a third-round match at Chorley, British media reported Wednesday.
Several Derby players and staff tested positive for the virus on Monday, leading to the closure of the second tier Competitions the club’s Moor Farm training range.
Academy director Darren Wassall is to head a side made up of youth team players for the game against Chorley in the sixth tier.
League One club Shrewsbury Town have reported several positive trials among their squad.
The third team plans to travel to Premier League Southampton for the FA Cup tie on Saturday.
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of four Premier League games and the cancellation of more than 50 games in the lower divisions of the English Football League (EFL) this season.