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James Delaney

Eleven Scotland under-21 players in self-isolation after three positive COVID-19 cases in squad

Eleven Scotland under-21 stars have been forced into self-isolation after three positive coronavirus tests were confirmed within Scot Gemmill's squad.

Livingston goalkeeper Robby McCrorie - on loan from Rangers - and an unnamed Aberdeen player tested positive on Friday, while a third member of the travelling party has also now returned a positive result, according to the Daily Record.

Two members of the coaching staff are also now in self-isolation, while the players in question are set to be unavailable for their clubs for the next fortnight.

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous trained at East Mains on Friday with the rest of the Hibernian squad after starting both the draw with Croatia at Tynecastle and the 1-0 reverse at the Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium.

An SFA statement read: "Following the return of the Scotland Under 21s squad on Wednesday, the Scottish FA has been informed that three players have since tested positive for COVID-19 during their routine pre-match testing at their respective clubs.

"A meeting involving the Scottish Government’s COVID experts took place this morning and after reviewing all relevant information from the Under-21 Team Manager and COVID officer, they identified a further eight players and two staff members considered to be close contacts.

"As a result, the three positive cases will require to self-isolate for 10 days from November 20, and the 10 close contacts to self-isolate for 14 days from November 20.

"The close contacts were established using aircraft and bus manifests, in adherence to government protocols that consider close contacts to be two rows either side of a positive case.

"We have informed all clubs affected by the positive cases or close contacts in advance of matches taking place this weekend."

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