Liverpool’s midfielder, Thiago Alcantara, tests positive for CoronaVirus

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.

The test was carried out at the end of last week, and the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich player immediately went into quarantine to ensure the virus did not spread through the Liverpool squad.

He missed Monday’s night fixture against Arsenal and has exhibited minor symptoms of the virus but is in good health and is getting better, the club said.

“The club has, and will continue to follow, all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Thiago will remain in self-isolation for the required period of time.

“LFC first-team doctor, Dr Jim Moxon, said: “It is the choice of each individual whether they reveal publicly the outcome of a COVID-19 test.”

“We have followed all the protocols to the letter and Thiago is OK. He will be self-isolating now as per the guidelines and hopefully he’ll be back with us soon.”

On Monday, the Premier League announced that 10 people  had tested positive for coronavirus in the latest round of testing – the highest number of positive tests since the season began.

Liverpool play the Gunners again in the EFL Cup on Thursday and travel to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday before the international break