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'Training grounds are the safest place to be': Jamie Carragher says he 'can't understand why' Watford players want to stay away after club confirmed three positive coronavirus tests

Jamie Carragher says he can't understand why Watford's players are staying away from training after the club confirmed three positive coronavirus cases on Tuesday night.

The Hornets reported half of all positive coronavirus cases of the 748 tests that were carried out by Premier League clubs on their return to group training.

The club's captain Troy Deeney revealed he would not be reporting for training on Tuesday as he did not feel safe to return amid concerns for his son's health, who has had breathing difficulties, and over the increased risk of catching the virus to BAME males.