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Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah tests positive for Covid-19

Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah is one of three Norwich City players to test positive for Covid-19.

Manager Daniel Farke confirmed that the Cork striker tested positive for the deadly bug, while it has also emerged that goalkeeper Tim Krul and an unnamed staff member were the others affected.

The Canaries are the latest Sky Bet Championship side to experience positive results during this week's round of testing after Derby, Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough also had their preparation for FA Cup ties impacted by coronavirus cases.

An official club statement read: "Norwich City can confirm that the club's latest round of Covid-19 testing across players and backroom staff has returned three positive results.

"Players and backroom staff were tested and results received over the early stages of this week.

"In line with government, EFL and club protocols, all three individuals immediately began a period of self-isolation."

Championship leaders Norwich are set to host divisional rivals Coventry at Carrow Road in the FA Cup third round on Saturday but will be without their goalkeeper Krul.

Krul said on Twitter: "Earlier this week I was informed by the club that my COVID test came back positive. I immediately began my self-isolation period.

"I feel under the weather and fatigued. It's an important reminder to stay safe, this virus is not a hoax and to protect those around us."

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