BRIGHTON have today had a player test positive for COVID-19.
Albion would not reveal his identity but chief executive Paul Barber claimed the player was “OK”.
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An unnamed Brighton player has tested positive for coronavirusCredit: PA:Press Association
Speaking during a Zoom-video press conference to journalists alongside manager Graham Potter, Barber also divulged that two other players have been tested in total.
The ex-FA supremo said: “We have had three players tested so far. One has been tested positive.
“We’re not testing them routinely, we’re testing them when symptoms emerge but the one that tested positive was just today.
“So, that’s unfortunate, but he’s OK and obviously he’s getting the care that he needs at the moment.”
Asked if he was at liberty to say who the player was, Barber replied: “No, not at the moment.”
Meanwhile, Potter revealed he had to look after his three kids single-handedly last week when his wife displayed flu-like symptoms.
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The ex-Swansea chief said: “Now I appreciate what a job the teachers do as well with my little ones.
“My wife had some flu-like symptoms last week so I was on my own with them. That was a challenge in isolation.
“I am pretty much like everybody else in the country at the moment. We are having to do our best to make sure we are OK and supporting as we can.”
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