Ajax contact PSV about tuberculosis case ahead of Sunday clash | OneFootball

Ajax and PSV are in contact about the developments surrounding the tuberculosis case at Eindhoven. The Amsterdammers confirmed this to De Telegraaf, as they prepare for their trip to the Philips Stadion this weekend. The KNVB has also given a brief response.

According to the newspaper, Lucas Perez is the player who recently contracted an acute form of tuberculosis. The bacterial infectious disease is contagious, which immediately raised concerns about the continuation of the PSV-Ajax match.

The tuberculosis case has been reported to the regional GGD (Public Health Service). Contact investigation has been initiated, although according to a lung specialist who consulted the club, the chance of contamination in the open air would be minimal.

Ajax responded briefly to the newspaper. The Amsterdammers say that they are in contact with PSV about the developments in the case. Ajax don’t want to say anything else about the situation, as there are still too many uncertainties.

The KNVB came up with a similar reaction as Ajax, also believing that it is too early for an extensive reaction. The association also want to know about possible consequences and permutations for the top match that pits second against first.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield