Liverpool forward Sadio Mané tests positive for Covid-19
Sadio Mané became the second Liverpool player to test positive for Covid-19 this week following Thiago Alcantara's test for the virus.
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Liverpool forward Sadio Mané became the second player from the English Premier League champions to test positive for Covid-19 this week. The club said in a statement on Friday that the Senegalese, who scored in Monday's 3-1 league win over Arsenal, has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall.
Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 2, 2020
Thiago in quarantine
On Tuesday, Liverpool's new midfield signing Thiago Alcántara tested positive and was also reported to be displaying minor symptoms. "Liverpool Football Club are – and will continue to – follow all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Mané will self-isolate for the required period of time," said the statement.