Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann reveals he’s recovered from coronavirus but claims he’s had worse flu
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has recovered coronavirus but insists he’s had worse bouts of flu.
The German has called for social distancing in football stadiums once football resumes but believes one in four seats being filled will be sufficient.
Lehmann played for Arsenal between 2003-08 and also briefly rejoined them in 2011
Lehmann, who was part of Arsenal‘s Invincibles squad of 2003/04, revealed he fell victim to COVID-19 in March.
The 50-year-old said: “I became infected in the middle of March. I suffered from a cough and a mild fever for a day and a half.
“After two weeks in quarantine, the authorities declared me to be healthy once more.
“I found it less bad than when I have had the flu.
“But at-risk people of course need to be careful. It probably helps as well to live a healthy life.”
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Wolfganf Schauble, who is the president of Germany’s parliament, has been criticised for suggesting Bundesliga matches could admit a limited number of fans once the season restarts.
But Lehmann maintained: “I’ve not heard any reasonable counter-arguments so far. If only one seat in four is occupied, there is sufficient distance between people.
“Anybody who breaks the social distancing rules would be chucked out and given a stadium ban.
“I generally agree with what Mr Schauble says. We need to get Germany up and running once more, so the economy can survive the crisis.
“That goes for all branches of business – including the Bundesliga.”
Give COVID-19 the red card
The quicker we work together to stop coronavirus spreading, the sooner we can get back into the pubs, the gyms and stadiums and arenas to see live sport again…
STAY AT HOME. Only leave for the following purposes:
- to shop for basic essentials – only when you really need to
- to do one form of exercise a day – such as a run, walk or cycle, alone or with other people you live with
- for any medical need – for example, to visit a pharmacy or deliver essential supplies to a vulnerable person
- to travel to and from work – but only where this is absolutely necessary
For more info and tips, visit the NHS website.
The government has also issued further detail on what we can do during lockdown.
Everyone should do what they can to stop coronavirus spreading.
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