Former Rangers and Liverpool star Charlie Adam has opened up on his “horrific” battle with Covid-19 after testing positive in February – and admits that he was a “tough time” for him after previously shrugging off fears over the virus.
Adam had previously claimed he had no concerns over contracting the virus, saying at the time that he wasn’t worried that he would suffer any serious effects but has since backtracked after spending time ill.
The Dundee midfielder has long since returned to action for the Dens Park side and played a crucial role in their promotion to the Scottish Premiership last season, but opened up on his fight with the virus, telling the Scottish Sun: “I had headaches in the morning, I thought I’d just overslept or something but when I got to the club I did a test.
“It was positive and then the next five days were quite horrific. I felt really tired, sluggish, headaches, pains.
My advice for any young people is don’t treat this virus irresponsibly, take care and go and get tested.
“It’s important we try to keep everybody safe and we do the right things. It was a tough time but now I’m on the mend. I test regularly twice a week.
“I want to try to keep everyone safe from this virus.
“Please do what you can, get tested and be sensible.”
Former Rangers star will be looking to impress on top-flight return
After helping Dundee back to the Premiership last season, Adam will be looking to make a big impression for his boyhood heroes as he returns to top-flight football for the first time since being relegated with Stoke City three years ago.
The former Rangers midfielder impressed in the Dark Blues’ friendly draw with West Ham on Friday afternoon and could help Dundee surprise a few teams this season.
Despite a few years in the Championship, James McPake’s side have some real quality in their ranks and teams will do well to avoid underestimating just how good Dundee can be.
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