Solskjaer reveals Man Utd defender Alex Telles has tested positive for coronavirus after new boy misses Leipzig win
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has confirmed Alex Telles has tested positive for Covid-19.
The Brazilian impressed on his debut in the 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain last week.
However, he was subsequently left out of the squad for Saturday’s draw against Chelsea and missed tonight’s 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Telles was not spotted arriving at the Hilton Hotel earlier in the day alongside his team-mates for their pre-match meal.
And United boss Solskjaer revealed after his Marcus Rashford-inspired side demolished their German opponents that the recent signing from Porto has coronavirus and would now be self-isolating.
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But he did not put a timescale on when the defender would be able to return.
He said: “Telles has tested positive for coronavirus so he’s been out for a few days.
“No symptoms though, so he’ll be fine. Back soon.”
The full-back is the second United star to test positive for coronavirus since the start of the campaign.
Paul Pogba also contracted the virus while with the French squad on international duty.
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Fellow deadline day signing Edinson Cavani was also forced to quarantine following his arrival in Manchester.
Telles now looks set to miss Sunday’s crunch Prem clash at home to Arsenal.
United then travel to Turkey next week to face Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.