Steve Cotterill keen for privacy to be respected after Shrewsbury Town confirm positive Covid-19 case
Manager Steve Cotterill says Shrewsbury Town are keen to respect the privacy of the unnamed player who this week returned a positive Covid-19 test.
The unnamed player is observing a period of self isolation in accordance with government guidelines having missed last night's win against Blackpool.
It is the first positive case of Covid-19 within the playing squad that Town have been hit by this term.
The individual was absent for Town's 1-0 victory over Blackpool in League One last night, which extended Salop unbeaten league run to eight games.
Cotterill explained that Shrewsbury's thoughts are with the unidentified player and that the club hope to have them back fit and well soon.
"It has been (tricky)," Cotterill said. "Obviously we won't go on about naming that person just simply because we have to respect their privacy and I'm sure you guys understand that.
"I don't think it's right to name anybody, I appreciate you guys not pinning me on it and asking about it beforehand if you could ask it. But if I say something then everybody picks everything up.
"But at this moment in time we hope that person is fine and well and sooner or later they will be back with us hopefully."
A Shrewsbury statement read: "The health and safety of all staff members at Shrewsbury Town Football Club is paramount and the club has taken all necessary steps to protect all where possible. All Covid preventative measures have been adhered to comprehensively in accordance with government and EFL guidelines."
