Scott Parker, coach of Fulham, will not be able to lead his team at Craven Cottage this Saturday on Boxing Day, the traditional Christmas day of the Premier, against Southampton after a member of his family has tested positive for coronavirus.
Parker tested negative, but is now in isolation, according to sanitary regulations, after the positive in his family. Fulham assistant coach Matt Wells and Stuart Gray will lead the team against the “Saints.”
Fulham are in the relegation zone, in 18th place, 2 points behind. Southampton is 7th, just 2 from the Champions zone.