CLUB STATEMENT ON HOFF

Sunderland have issued a statement regarding Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, after the German claimed that the club made him play while testing positive for COVID-19. Here's what it said...

REFUTE ALLEGATIONS

"Sunderland AFC categorically refutes the allegations published earlier today by German newspaper Bild Sport."

INACCURATE CLAIMS

"The report includes a number of false and inaccurate claims relating to Ron-Thorben Hoffmann and the Club has contacted the player’s representatives to clarify the comments made."

PROTOCOL

"SAFC complied with all Government and EFL guidance and protocols fully throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and continues to ensure the health and well-being of all staff is protected at all times."

NO FURTHER COMMENT

"The Club will be making no further comment at this moment in time."