Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy is in a period of self-isolation after a family member was tested for coronavirus.
The defender will stay away from City training until handed the all-clear after the relative reported respiratory problems and was taken to hospital.
Paramedics arrived at Mendy's home in Cheshire on Thursday and the France international will self-isolate as a precautionary measure until the results of COVID-19 testing are available.
It represents a scare for the Premier League champions, who are scheduled to face Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
A City spokesperson said: 'The club can confirm that a family member of a men's team player is in hospital with symptoms of a respiratory illness.
'The individual has undergone tests at hospital, one of which is for Covid-19. Until the results are known, the player in question is self-isolating as a precaution.'
pihacdepr
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i think this is the end of the world like those days of Noah get ready please poeple we have sinned alot God is fade up
YinkaKerry
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This is so damn serious. This virus isnt joking at all. Slowly it has found it's way to the football world.
DarkKing2010
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No! Not even Mendy! I am Sick of this Virus and I hope it Disappears as Soon as Possible. We Should All Pray that it Disappears as soon as possible and Forever