London, Nov 5 (AP) Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says midfielder Kai Havertz has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Lampard says the German is undergoing a period of self-isolation.

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Havertz is now likely to miss Germany's three upcoming games during the international break.

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The Germans play the Czech Republic in a friendly next week, followed by Nations League group games against Ukraine and Spain. AP

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