A Norwich City player is one of the two positive results in the latest round of coronavirus testing in the Premier League.
The player is now required to self-isolate for the next one week.
A total of 1,200 players and club staff were tested for Covid-19 on Thursday and Friday. The Premier League confirmed that two individuals returned positive results.
A total of 16 individuals have tested positive in the PL since testing began last month.
Norwich City issued a statement on Saturday confirming the situation at the club but did not name the player.
The club’s statement read: ‘’Norwich City can confirm that one of its players has returned a positive test result following the recent round of Covid-19 testing.
‘’In line with the Premier League’s protocols, the player will now self-isolate for a period of seven days before being tested again at a later date. The player must return a negative result before being able to resume training.
‘’The club will not name the player in question and asks that his request for privacy and confidentiality are respected at this time.’’
The Premier League is set to resume on Wednesday, June 17 with Manchester City v Arsenal and Aston Villa v Sheffield United.
Norwich City, who played a friendly match on Friday against Tottenham Hotspurs, will host Southampton on June 19.
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