Arsenal’s Granit Xhaka Tests Positive For Covid-19.

Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka has tested positive for coronavirus.

The 28-year-old Swiss captain missed Switzerland’s 2-1 friendly win over Greece on Wednesday after testing positive for Covid-19.

According to reports from the Swiss football association, the midfielder is currently on isolation, but will take another PCR test on Thursday.

“Xhaka was diagnosed with symptoms on the morning of the game and was immediately isolated in his room,” The FA confirmed.

Switzerland face Italy and Northern Ireland in September’s World Cup qualifiers.

They play the European champions on 5 September before travelling to Belfast’s Windsor Park three days later.