Linfield player tests positive for coronavirus

In a statement released on the club website on Tuesday evening the club said they are taking advice from relevant authorities.

The statement said: "Linfield FC can confirm that one of our players has tested positive for coronavirus.

"The club is taking advice from the relevant authorities and will provide an update when we have further details."

Earlier today the club had confirmed the player had not taken part in training on Monday evening as a precaution as they had chose to self-isolate following recent contact with a player from junior club Hanover FC, who tested positive for the virus.

It was confirmed over the weekend that a player from Portadown-based club Hanover FC had tested positive for cononavirus.