Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic tests positive for Covid-19, says manager Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been isolated after testing positive for Covid-19 ahead of their final Champions League group game at Zenit St Petersburg.

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has tested positive for Covid-19 just a day after returning to training following a hamstring injury, confirmed manager Thomas Tuchel. Kovacic will now be unavailable for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Zenit St Petersburg.

The Croatian, who has five league assists, was back in contention for the first time since October after an injury ruled him out of Chelsea's last eight games in all competitions. Tuchel also confirmed that Jorginho and N'Golo Kante wouldn't be available to him for the trip to Russia.