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Pochettino tests positive for Covid-19

Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has tested positive for Covid-19, the club confirmed.

The Argentine has gone into isolation and will not be on the bench for his side's Ligue 1 match against Angers on Saturday.

"Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino is confirmed positive in the Sars-Cov2 PCR test," a statement from PSG read.

"He will therefore respect isolation and is subject to the appropriate health protocol. His assistants Jesus Perez and Miguel D’Agostino will take over from tomorrow in Angers."