Striker Andrija Novakovich announced on his personal social media accounts that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The 24-year-old American wishes “success and health to [his] teammates and fans,” urging them to “stay safe.” The illness puts a damper and delay on what has been a breakthrough half-season. He already sat out against Reggiana and will likely miss Friday’s key match against Salernitana that could vault his team into second place and an automatic promotion spot.
Novakovich joined Serie B club Frosinone in 2019 from Reading. He struggled for playing time in the English Championship, embarking on loans of varying success with Cheltenham, Telstar, and Fortuna Sittard.