Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has urged supporters to use his trademark 'dab' celebration as a way to combat the spread of coronavirus.
The French midfielder took to social media on Friday afternoon to share advice on how people can do their part to help limit COVID-19.
Pogba posted an image of himself doing the 'dab' on his Twitter account along with instructions telling supporters to cover their face when they cough and sneeze.
"We must all BE READY for coronavirus," the post began. "Dab when you cough. Dab when you sneeze. Dab to beat coronavirus," followed by links to the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
United's trip to face Tottenham this weekend has been cancelled as a result of the outbreak, but the players still reported at the club's Carrington training complex on Friday morning.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are set for a prolonged break from action with the Premier League and Uefa competitions set to suspended for the foreseeable future.
United's Europa League second leg against LASK next Thursday had already been postponed as a precaution following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The infectious disease has hit football in recent weeks, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi among those to test positive. A number of Premier League clubs are also in self-isolation.
Ghost_16
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This is actually quite brilliant. Don't cough on your hands, which you will use to carry, move things and even touch others. Hence virus moves more swiftly. Coughing on your arm will actually cut that down significantly. I must admit I came here to criticize this delusional guy and poster, but I've converted. I am now a believer!
Craze4Football
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I feel what Pogba is trying to tell is that not to use hands while coughing or sneezing but use your elbow or arm, hence the action seems to be like a dab, therefore he says beat COVID-19 with a dab
jacksonjuan
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I mean that’s helpful if you understand it instead of coughing or sneezing without covering your self use the inside of your elbow that’s basically what he’s saying
DarkKing2010
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If you want Combat Coronavirus, Start Dabbing Like Pogba. If you want to miss a Shot, Start Dancing like Lingard.
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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Thanks for the insight Dr. Pogba, someone give this knowledgable man a Nobel prize please 😂🤦♂️