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Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic tests positive for Covid just a DAY after returning to training following hamstring injury, reveals boss Thomas Tuchel - with Croat now unavailable for Zenit St Petersburg trip on Wednesday

Thomas Tuchel revealed that Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid just one day after returning to training following a lengthy hamstring injury.

The Croatian midfielder has missed the Blues' last eight games due to an injury picked up in training in October.

The Chelsea boss was expecting a boost to his squad ahead of the final Champions League group clash away at Zenit St Petersburg on Wednesday night, however Kovacic is now in isolation.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed that Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid today

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed that Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid today

Kovacic has missed the Blues' last eight games due to an injury picked up in training in October

'Mateo was in training yesterday with a big smile and was pure pleasure to have him back,' Tuchel said.