Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is self-isolating in Cairo after testing positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Egypt. The 28-year-old tested positive after arriving in Togo with the Egyptian squad ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday. Arsenal are in contact with Elneny and the Egyptian FA and will provide further updates. Alan Nazmy, who represents the Arsenal midfielder, posted: "Elneny Positive Cov19 get well soon." "The results of the medical swabs conducted by the national team upon arrival in Togo showed negative all except for Arsenal player Mohamed Elneny, whose result appeared positive without any symptoms," the EFA said on Facebook.

Source: Sky sports November 16, 2020 21:03 UTC