Second Brighton and Hove Albion player tests positive for Covid-19

A week ago three unnamed members of the Brighton first team were showing symptoms and one returned as a positive result. The second confirmed case from the Brighton squad emerged today.

The club said, "A second player does have the virus. He is fine and is recovering well."

Albion players have been away from the club and their training base at Lancing and have been working to individual plans from their homes and using group training apps.

The first Brighton player who tested positive last week has now recovered and today took part in his first training session from his home.

"He had his first day back today and he's slowly getting back into it." said Potter. "He wants to join in, wants to do the exercises. He has had his isolation period. As you can imagine he's a little bit bored and wants to do something.

"That's a good thing that he is now symptom free and it (training) serves as a good relief from the boredom. It was a concern but everybody has been really good in that regard.

"It' a strong group. For the all the experiences we have had and all the disappointments, the group has remained together and looked after each other."

Brighton have not played since their 0-0 draw at Wolves on March 7 and the Premier League is currently suspended until April 30.

The Premier League will host a video conference with all club members on April 3 to discuss a way forward as they try to figure out how and when to finish the season.

Brighton will be represented at the meeting by Barber and chairman Tony Bloom.

Today, Barber, technical director Dan Ashworth and head coach Graham Potter announced each have taken a significant voluntary pay cut for the next three months.

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