Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi in action. Reuters
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi in action. Reuters
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi in action. Reuters
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi in action. Reuters

Coronavirus: Chelsea squad in self-isolation after Callum Hudson-Odoi tests positive


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Chelsea's full squad have gone into self-isolation after winger Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said in a statement.

Hudson-Odoi displayed cold symptoms on Monday morning and has stayed away from the club since then. His test result was returned on Thursday night.

The club said: "Chelsea personnel who had recent close contact with the player in the men's team building will now self-isolate in line with Government health guidelines. These will include initially the full men's team squad, coaching staff and a number of backroom staff."

The club said despite testing positive, the 19-year-old was "doing well and looking forward to returning to the training ground as soon as it is possible".

The Blues have also closed two buildings at their training facility.

Chelsea pre-match news conference before their Premier League game at Aston Villa that was scheduled for Friday was cancelled.

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