Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has gone into self – isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus .
Havertz ’ s Covid -19 test was revealed after the German was missing from Chelsea ’ s squad for their Champions League clash with Rennes at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday .
“ Frank Lampard has confirmed Kai Havertz has tested positive for Covid-19, ” a statement on Chelsea ’ s website said .
“ As a consequence the player is now undergoing a period of self -isolation and is not involved in tonight’ s Champions League game versus Rennes. ”
Havertz has endured a difficult start to his time at Chelsea since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the close- season.
The 21- year -old has scored just one goal in the Premier League, struggling to reach his peak form after being used in a variety of positions by Blues boss Frank Lampard .
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