Soccer-Clubs need to be adaptable to deal with COVID lottery, says Aloisi


FILE PHOTO: Australia's John Aloisi (R) celebrates his goal against Japan with team mate David Carney during their quarter-final match at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup soccer tournament at My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi July 21, 2007. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (VIETNAM)

(Reuters) - Western United head coach John Aloisi expects the A-League to face regular disruption throughout the remainder of the season as more players test positive for COVID-19.

Perth Glory saw their games against Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United postponed this week after the entire squad was forced into quarantine while three unnamed Western United players also returned positive tests.

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