Portsmouth first-team trio test positive for coronavirus
Pompey have announced three players have contracted coronavirus.
Following tests carried out earlier this week, James Bolton, Andy Cannon and Sean Raggett have tested positive for the pandemic.
The club were alerted last night when a second batch of results highlighted the trio have the virus.
The Blues, who have tested all players and first-team staff, are still awaiting results for around half of them.
According to a club statement, the trio are self-isolating in accordance with government guidelines.
Mark Catlin said: ‘I received the news last night and immediately spoke to Kenny and head physio Bobby Bacic. Kenny and I then spoke to all three players.
‘Football is not immune from this virus and I can assure you that it only really hits home when those that you know contract it.
‘All three players were in good spirits and perfectly calm – showing mild or no symptoms – and are looking forward to overcoming it as quickly as possible.
‘We one again urge everyone to follow the current government guidelines.'