Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, defender Samuel Umtiti and midfielder Gavi have tested positive for Covid-19, the Spanish club has said Wednesday, bringing to six the number of infected team players.

According to AFP, the club said in a statement, “The players are in good health and self-isolating at home. The Club has reported the cases to the relevant authorities.”

The three players join left-back Jordi Alba, centre-back Clement Lenglent and defender Dani Alves, who also tested positive this week.

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