Chelsea's Havertz tests positive for Covid-19

The 21-year-old German, who joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the close season for a reported 71 million pounds, is self-isolating.

Reuters

05 November, 2020, 07:40 am

Last modified: 05 November, 2020, 07:42 am

FILE PHOTO: Football - Europa League - Bayer Leverkusen and Rangers Training - Leverkusen, Germany - August 5, 2020 Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz during training, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Reuters

Chelsea midfielder Kai Havertz was left out of their Champions League squad for the match against French side Stade Rennais after testing positive for Covid-19, manager Frank Lampard said before Wednesday's match.

The 21-year-old German, who joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in the close season for a reported 71 million pounds, is self-isolating.

Havertz has scored four goals in 10 games for the London club in all competitions this season.

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