A potential positive coronavirus case has been found in Chelsea's pre-season training squad on their tour of Ireland - just hours after the Blues team were seen joking around in large groups on Thursday. But now the west Londoners are 'investigating' the possible positive case that could their pre-season plans into turmoil. A club statement read: 'Earlier today, we had a possible positive Covid case which we are investigating. Earlier this week, Arsenal had to cancel their tour of the United States after several positive coronavirus cases emerged amongst their squad on Tuesday. Chelsea arrived in Ireland for the week-long pre-season training camp on Tuesday, which is set to culminate with a friendly against Bournemouth on July 27.

Source: Daily Mail July 22, 2021 18:09 UTC