With regret, the Düsseldorf Panthers had to accept the official cancellation of the Lübeck Cougars on Friday for their guest performance in the North Rhine-Westphalia capital, which was actually scheduled for Saturday afternoon. As a reason
the club officials of the Cougars stated the concerns about the current Corona cases in the GFL 2 team of the Panthers.
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After the Düsseldorf Panther last weekend at the
Away game at the Assindia Cardinals had to do without several players who were in the
If they tested positive for the corona virus beforehand, I also turned to the association
Beginning of last week in accordance with the AFVD’s corona protocol to the league to have the current cases assessed by the medical service. The doctor in charge, Dr. Ulrich Grünwald then did not formulate any objections that would have suggested or justified a cancellation of the home game against the Lübeck Cougars.
„We, the Düsseldorf Panther, have developed a very good hygiene concept and are standing by in constant exchange with the health department and the public authorities “, explains Panther board member Willi Sauer. “We take the protection of the health of everyone involved very seriously. At the beginning of the week, we met in accordance with the Corona Protocol of
AFVD contacted the league and assessed our current cases from the medical service permit. There were no concerns about letting the game take place. So understandable that The Lübeckers may be worried, they are exactly for such situations Hygiene concepts and the AFVD protocol have been developed. Because we are 100 percent
have behaved according to the specifications, we see understandable concerns for all absolutely no reason for an unauthorized rejection of the Lübeck – especially not because we received this news so late. We will be the decision of the league management Wait for the consequences and reserve the right to take further steps. “
Meanwhile, head coach Douglas Fryer and his coaching staff are focusing on preparing for the last game of the season against the Solingen Paladins on Saturday, with which the team will start tomorrow.
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