Motherwell duo Allan Campbell and Barry Maguire could be caught up in a Covid test drama after three Scotland under-21 players tested positive for Covid-19 during routine pre-match testing at their clubs.
Eleven players and two backroom staff are self-isolating as a result.
Following the return of the squad from Greece on Wednesday after their under-21 European Championships qualifier, which they lost 1-0, the three players tested positive at their 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.
A statement from the Scottish FA stated: "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."
It is not clear at this stage if Campbell or Maguire are directly affected by the tests,
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