Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has tested positive for COVID-19, the club said on its website.
Tuchel will now follow the necessary self-isolation protocols and hopes to join up with the team in Abu Dhabi later next week.
The team fly out for the Club World Cup following this afternoon's FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle.
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