Manchester United Midfielder Jesse Lingard Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss the team’s pre-season match against Everton on Saturday, the club said.

“Unfortunately, Jesse Lingard is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19. He is isolating in line with government and Premier League guidelines,” United said in a statement on Saturday.

The 28-year-old Lingard went on loan to West Ham in January and scored nine goals in 16 league games, helping the Hammers earn a Europa League spot.

Leeds visits Old Trafford next Saturday in the season opener.