Finland’s clear number one goalkeeper Tinja-Riikka Korpela is on the sidelines for Saturday’s final match. Either Katriina Talaslahti, Anna Tamminen or Paula Myllyoja will play as goalkeeper.
Riku Porvari,
Hinn Hirvonen
18:46•Updated 19:18
The captain-goalkeeper who made a great save in the European Football Championship Tinja-Riikka in Korpela a coronavirus infection was confirmed on Thursday morning. Therefore, in Saturday’s final match, Finland’s goal will either be seen Katriina Talaslahti, Anna Tamminen or Paula Myllyoja.
Five members of the Finnish team have now been diagnosed with the coronavirus. The full-back was on the sidelines for Tuesday’s Denmark match due to corona infection Tuija Hyyrynen. On Wednesday it was reported Central defender Anna Westerlund of infection. In addition to this, two background persons have given a positive test result. Korpela’s corona symptoms started after Tuesday’s match against Denmark.
Team doctor Pippa Laukan according to the situation is calm. In addition, like others, Helmarit follows the instructions of the European football association Uefa and the British authorities.
– As is also known from wastewater monitoring in Finland, the corona pandemic is not over. There are disease cases everywhere, including here at the tournament, says Laukka.
Helmari, their family members and fans had a touching encounter after Friday’s match against Spain. In retrospect, when you think about it, have you thought that you should have acted somehow differently?
– We approach all our activities critically. We are careful to keep our distance and avoid extra contact, Laukka answers.
In addition to the Finnish team, infections have also been found in the English, Dutch and German teams.
Helmarit will play its last match against Germany on Saturday at 22:00. Finland no longer has a chance to advance from the first group.
After a positive test result and the onset of symptoms, the player can return to the field after five days, if the last two days have been symptom-free. Would Tuija Hyyrynen’s credit pack be available on Saturday?
– In theory, he can play against Germany, but we will take it one day at a time. You have to remember that when it comes to elite athletes, recovery takes its own time. It’s not just about isolation practices, but also about getting the players in shape so they can play, Laukka states.
Helmari, fans and families had a happy meeting after the Spain match. In retrospect, have you thought about whether you should have acted differently in the situation?
– We approach all our activities critically. We are careful to keep our distance and avoid extra contact, Laukka answered.
Every match of the European Football Championship can be seen on ‘s channels. Competition games, background stories, news, highlight clips can be found on ‘s competition pages. Finland will face Germany in the final game of the first group on Saturday at 22:00. Live broadcast of the match from 21:00 on TV1 and Areena. You can listen to the match on Puhe from 21:30.
Update 7/14/2022 at 7:18 p.m.: Added a question and answer about the meeting after the Spain match at the end.