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In a space of one week, three Liverpool players; Sadio Mane, Thiago Alcantara and Xherdan Shaqiri have all tested for coronavirus.
Switzerland announced Xherdan Shaqiri has coronavirus, the third Liverpool player in a week to have contracted the virus.
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The forward, who remained at Anfield despite having been linked to the likes of Sevilla and Lazio ahead of deadline day, traveled to link up with the Switzerland squad on Monday.
However, the Swiss Football Association on Tuesday revealed Shaqiri returned a positive test for Covid-19 and he will now undergo a period of self-isolation.
“Xherdan Shaqiri has tested positive for Covid-19. In consultation with the health authorities, he is in isolation,” a statement read.
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Shaqiri consequently misses Switzerland’s friendly against Croatia and Nations League fixtures with Spain and Germany.
All three players could still play against Everton in the Merseyside derby on October 17, though, as protocols require those with positive tests to go through a quarantine period of 10 days.
Source: Ghanaarticles.com
