“Three players from the Niort squad have tested positive for Covid-19, and at least nine other players as well as three staff members show symptoms“, according to a statement from the Chamois. According to the LFP, Niort did”not been able to provide medical follow-up certificates from their sports delegation for the match in question“. According to the health protocol of the League, the clubs must provide before each match a certificate certifying that each member of their delegation selected for the match has tested negative for coronavirus two to three days before the match and does not show symptoms of disease.
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Without this document, the League can decide a postponement of the match or a green carpet loss for the offending club. If a club has fewer than 20 players including a goalkeeper on a list of 30 communicated to the League, the match is postponed according to the same protocol. Before the 17th day, Niort, 24 points, is 8th in the L2 standings, 4 points behind the first jump-off and 7 points from second place, synonymous with direct promotion to L1. Valenciennes is 11th with 21 points.
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