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Covid-19: Crystal Palace Forward Wilfried Zaha Tests Positive

By BBC
Football News Covid-19: Crystal Palace Forward Wilfried Zaha Tests Positive
NOV 23, 2020 LISTEN

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, the club has confirmed.

The 28-year-old was left out of the squad to face Burnley in the Premier League on Monday.

"He is awaiting the results of the next test," said Palace boss Roy Hodgson.

"He is not feeling particularly ill, but unfortunately the test proved [positive], and he is following the procedures."

Zaha has been a key player for Palace this season, scoring five Premier League goals.

After playing Burnley on Monday, Crystal Palace host Newcastle on Friday, 27 November (20:00 GMT).

Meanwhile, the Premier League announced on Monday that there had been eight new positive tests out of 1,530 players and club staff between Monday, 16 November and Sunday, 22 November.

It added that those who had tested positive would self-isolate for 10 days.

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