Chelsea Manager, Thomas Tuchel Contracts COVID-19

Chelsea Football Club manager Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for COVID-19.

A statement on the club’s website on Saturday confirmed that the German is already in self-isolation and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week.

Chelsea fly out for the Club World Cup following this afternoon’s FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle.

The statement reads: “The Chelsea head coach will now follow necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week.

“The team fly out for the Club World Cup following this afternoon’s FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle.”