Sturridge plunged into another quarantine after catching COVID ahead of Glory game

Josh Thomas

Sturridge plunged into another quarantine after catching COVID ahead of Glory game image

Daniel Sturridge's move to Perth Glory was meant to reignite his career but he's struggled to catch a break since landing in Australia.

After being forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine upon his arrival in Western Australia, Sturridge managed to play just nine minutes of A-League Men's football before being plunged back into isolation. 

On the cusp of full fitness, the 32-year-old was forced to quarantine for a further 14 days alongside the entire Glory team in December after a player tested positive for COVID-19 in Queensland. 

Perth would go 42 days without playing a game and only returned to action last week with Sturridge featuring for 28 minutes in a 2-1 win over Sydney FC. 

With the Englishman closing in on his first start in the A-League Men this week, Sturridge has once again been forced into quarantine after testing positive for COVID. 

"3rd quarantine in 3 months. Been ducking and dodging it but it got a hold of me dawg so It’s R and R time," Sturridge posted on Twitter on Tuesday night. 

"I'll be back on the pitch again when I’m fully recovered. So annoyed right now but it is what it is. Have a blessed day my people." 

 


 

Glory's match against Macarthur FC on Wednesday afternoon had been called off on Tuesday with Perth reporting a number of positive COVID cases. 

Prior to the outbreak, coach Richard Garcia did hint that Sturridge was a chance of starting the match as the club looked to inch him towards full fitness. 

“We want to build (Sturridge) up on Wednesday again but whether that means a start or not is another thing,” he said.

"Very pleased with his input. Not only on the park but off the park as well. He’s been a good member of the squad and a great guy to have around."

Currently based in Sydney, Sturridge will now have to self-isolate for at least seven days before returning to team training. 

Perth are next scheduled to face Melbourne City on February 6 with the club sitting eighth in the A-League Men but with games in hand on some teams above them on the ladder. 

Josh Thomas