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Nottingham Forest call off Burnley friendly amid Covid cases

Nottingham Forest have been forced to cancel Saturday's pre-season game against Burnley at the City Ground because of Covid-19 cases at the club.

It is the second friendly called off by Forest following Wednesday's away match against Aston Villa.

Forest say a "small number of players" returned positive tests and are now self-isolating.

A statement said the club would "rigorously adhere" to the guidelines to protect players and staff.

The Covid cases were identified as part of Forest's on-going testing programme.

Forest kick off their new season with a trip to Coventry on Sunday, 8 August, followed by home games against Bradford City and Bournemouth in the EFL Cup and Championship.