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Norwich's friendly with Coventry CANCELLED due to multiple Covid-19 cases

Norwich's pre-season friendly against Coventry has been cancelled due to a 'small number' of positive Covid-19 tests among the Premier League squad, the Canaries have confirmed.

The fixture was scheduled to take place at Chesterfield's Technique Stadium on Wednesday evening but will now not go ahead following the test results.

'The decision was made as a precautionary measure following a small number of positive COVID-19 test results within City's first team group,' a Norwich statement read.

Norwich have cancelled their trip to Coventry due to a 'small number' of positive Covid cases

Norwich have cancelled their trip to Coventry due to a 'small number' of positive Covid cases

Daniel Farke's Premier League newcomers are the latest top flight side to be hit by the virus

Daniel Farke's Premier League newcomers are the latest top flight side to be hit by the virus

'The club's players and staff will continue to follow Premier League protocols and government guidelines, operating and training in their respective first team bubble at the Lotus Training Centre.