BREAKING: Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of FA Cup tie.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be absent from the touchline for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash against Plymouth Argyle.
The Blues are due to take on the League One side at Stamford Bridge at 12.30pm, but will now do so without their manager. After the FA Cup tie, the squad will fly out for the Club World Cup, which takes place in Abu Dhabi next week.Last season’s Champions League winners will go up against either Al-Hilal or Al-Jazira in the semi-finals on Wednesday, before a potential final against Palmeiras, Monterrey or Al Ahly.A club statement read: ‘head coach will now follow necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week.
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