Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed three positive Covid-19 cases ahead of their Ligue 1 opener against Lens.
PSG were granted an extended break before the start of the 2020-21 campaign in France after appearing in the Champions League final.
Thomas Tuchel’s men have had some extra time to reflect on a painful 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the European showpiece, with their trip to Lens moved from August 29 to September 10.
However, that rescheduled clash is now in doubt following the latest round of coronavirus testing at PSG’s training ground on Wednesday.
The reigning Ligue 1 champions have released an official statement confirming that three first-team players have contracted Covid-19, and will now be sent into quarantine for the next two weeks.
“Three players from PSG are confirmed positive by the Sars CoV2 test and are subject to the appropriate health protocol,” the statement reads.
“All players and staff will continue to perform tests over the next few days.”
PSG have cancelled senior training on Thursday, with several members of the first-team squad currently away on international duty.
Three @PSG_English players are confirmed positive after a Sars CoV2 test and have undergone the appropriate health protocols.
All players and staff will continue to be tested over the next few days.
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) September 2, 2020
Neymar is one of three Paris Saint-Germain stars to have contracted the coronavirus, a well-placed source told AFP on Wednesday, after the Champions League runners-up announced several positive tests.
