Liverpool star set to miss Leicester and Brighton after second positive coronavirus test

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has again returned a positive coronavirus test, the Egyptian Football Association has confirmed.
Mo Salah tested positive for coronavirus for the second timeMo Salah tested positive for coronavirus for the second time
Mo Salah tested positive for coronavirus for the second time

The news of Salah’s first positive test came after he reportedly attended his brother’s wedding, with footage posted on social media appearing to show him dancing with other guests.

Arsenal midfielder Elneny had also produced a positive test while away on international duty, but is said to be asymptomatic.

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Elneny played in the first of Egypt's two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo before his positive test.

A statement on the Egyptian FA website on Wednesday confirmed both players were still showing a positive result.

“Today, Mohamed Salah made a new swab to detect the Covid-19 virus, but its result was positive,” the statement read.

“Today, Mohamed Elneny also conducted a second swab, which confirmed its positive results.”

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Salah is said to be showing only mild symptoms, with both players in quarantine and now looking set to miss the return of club action after international break.

Champions Liverpool host current leaders Leicester on Sunday and then travel to Brighton on November 28.

Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is also reported to have tested positive for coronavirus, according to sources in Argentina, although this remains unconfirmed by the club.

The Albion midfielder was said to have symptoms but is feeling well. He was said to be self isolating and was due for another test this week ahead of Villa.

Albion’s club policy is not to comment on specific medical issues.