PSG Duo Verratti, Diallo Contract Coronavirus

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced on saturdsay that their midfielder Marco Verratti and defender Abdou Diallo have tested positive for coronavirus.

"Marco Verratti and Abdou Diallo have returned positive tests for Covid-19," PSG said in a statement.

"They will start a period of isolation and are subject to the appropriate health protocols."

French regulations state that a positive Covid-19 test triggers a seven-day isolation period.

Earlier this month PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino missed the games against Angers and Montpellier after testing positive for Covid-19.

PSG, who are second in Ligue 1, visit second-bottom Lorient on Sunday and host basement side Nimes on Wednesday before their clash at bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille on February 7.