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Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy in self-isolation after family member is tested for coronavirus

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.

Benjamin Mendy is in self-isolation after a family member was tested for coronavirus

It represents a scare for the Premier League champions, who are scheduled to face Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.