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Leeds United move academy and women's teams away from Thorp Arch training ground 'with immediate effect' to protect Marcelo Bielsa's first team from coronavirus

Leeds United have moved their academy and women's teams out of their Thorpe Arch training ground amid fears the coronavirus could derail the first team's Premier League bid.

The new measures are designed to reduce the risk of manager Marcelo Bielsa and his players from coming into contact with the virus.

The Yorkshire side have already limited supporter access to the players before and after matches, while also advising fans not to celebrate goals with any physical contact.

Leeds United's academy and women's teams have been moved out of the club's Thorp Arch training ground over the potential impact of the coronavirus on the first team's promotion bid
Leeds hope the measures will help prevent the virus spreading to Marcelo Bielsa's first team

Leeds hope the measures will help prevent the virus spreading to Marcelo Bielsa's first team

Leeds moved back to the top of the Championship on Saturday thanks to their 2-0 home win over Huddersfield Town and West Brom's goalless draw at Swansea.