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Manchester City have experienced a setback as two first-team players test positive for coronavirus.
A club statement released on Monday morning said: "Manchester City FC can confirm that Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for Covid-19.
"Both players are currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine.
Neither is displaying symptoms of the virus.
"Everyone at the club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery ahead of their return to training and the new season."
Mahrez, tweeting in response to messages of support from City fans, said: "Thank you for all the nice messages, I'm good. Stay safe everyone take care of you."
Both players are now self-isolating but are not displaying symptoms
