MANCHESTER United star Jesse Lingard has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Warringtonian footballer, who has returned to Old Trafford after a successful loan spell at West Ham United, is now isolating ‘in line with Government and Premier League guidelines’.
He will miss the Red Devils’ friendly with Everton today, Saturday, as a result and could be ruled out for the start of the season next weekend.
A club statement said: “Unfortunately, Jesse Lingard is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19 – he is isolating in line with Government and Premier League Guidelines.”
Lingard says he is ‘feeling fine’, but was ‘gutted to have tested positive after a good pre-season’.
The 28-year-old said on Twitter: “Really gutted to have tested positive after a good pre-season.
“Luckily I feel fine and will follow the guidelines and be back with the boys on pitch very soon.
“Thank you for your support.”
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