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Covid-19: Branislav Ivanovic and Matheus Pereira test positive

West Brom defender Branislav Ivanovic and midfielder Matheus Pereira have both tested positive for Covid-19.

Manager Slaven Bilic said the club received the results last week and the pair are under going a period of 10 days in self-isolation.

"It's a setback," said the Croat boss, before Sunday's game against Tottenham.

"We found out on Tuesday and Wednesday. We have put a team out that is very good. There's every chance we can get something out of the game."

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