Kilmarnock return positive Covid tests ahead of Motherwell clash

Kilmarnock have confirmed three individuals at the club have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the visit of Motherwell.

The sides are due to meet in the Scottish Premiership on Friday night and the Ayrshire club insist preparations for the clash at Rugby Park will continue, with further testing to be carried out at the club tomorrow.

Motherwell will be looking to counce back from Sunday's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of league leaders Rangers.

A statement from Killie read: "Kilmarnock FC can confirm that three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19.

"All three individuals are currently observing a period of self-isolation in line with Scottish Government and Joint Response Group (JRG) protocols and will be the subject of NHS testing today (Wednesday, September 30).

Motherwell's Declan Gallagher arrives at the stadium before a pre-season friendly match between Rangers and Motherwell at Ibrox (SNS Group)

"Further scheduled testing for players and staff will be carried out on Thursday (October 1).

"Preparations for Friday’s Premiership match with Motherwell will continue while everyone wishes those affected a speedy recovery."

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