Manchester City manager Guardiola tests positive for COVID-19

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tested positive for coronavirus, the English Premier League club said Thursday.

In a statement, City said the 50-year-old will therefore not be able to manage the team for the FA Cup match against Swindon Town on Friday.

Guardiola's assistant Juanma Lillo also tested positive for coronavirus, and both are isolating, along with several other positive cases within the team.

According to the club, as many as 21 club staffers, including seven players, are under quarantine due to COVID-19.

Assistant coach Rodolfo Borrell will take charge of the team for the trip to Swindon.