Chelsea FC manager Thomas Tuchel tests positive for COVID-19

Chelsea FC manager Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for COVID-19. This was confirmed by the official Chelsea website this morning and he has now entered into self-isolation and following all necessary protocols.

This means that the head coach will miss today’s FA Cup fourth-round match against Plymouth Argyle, and he will not be on the team’s flight out to Abu Dhabi for the Club World Cup later today either.

Chelsea is set for two games in that tournament, the semifinal on February 9th (Wednesday) and either the final or the third-place game on February 12 (Saturday). As per Chelsea’s statement, Tuchel will be hoping to join up in time for the second match, after completing the mandatory isolation period, which is currently just five days in the UK (assuming no symptoms and negative tests).

Hopefully, the 48-year-old Tuchel, who is vaccinated, will indeed stay symptom free and can join up with the team next week.