Eight individuals from six Championship clubs have tested positive for the coronavirus, the EFL has confirmed, just three days before the season gets back underway.
Promotion-chasing Brentford have confirmed one of the positive tests as their own, though the identity of the individual was not disclosed.
A total of 2213 players and club staff were tested among the Championship’s 24 clubs.
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The English second tier is due to restart on Saturday, June 20, with each club having nine fixtures still to play.
A statement from the EFL read: “Those players or Club staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the EFL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities.