As Roma have confirmed that youngster Felix Afena-Gyan has tested positive for Covid-19.
The 18-year old was due to be involved in Roma's game against Bologna today (Wednesday) but has now been ruled out of the clash.
Afena-Gyan will now need to will isolate for 10 days for contradicting Covid-19.
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This means the forward will also play no part in Sunday’s big game against Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico.
The Rome-based club have confirmed the news in an official statement, which reads: "The club can confirm that, following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first-team squad, forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for Covid-19,” Roma’s statement reads.
“The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed.
“The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home."
Following the announcement, Afena-Gyan posted on social media, “Tomorrow I’ll be supporting my teammates from in front of the TV. Waiting to test negative and to return to training.”
Tomorrow I’ll be supporting my teammates from in front of the TV. Waiting to test negative and to return to training. Forza #ASRoma 💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/befeTcSHYP
— Felix Afena Ohene-Gyan (@ohenegyanfelix9) November 30, 2021
Afena-Gyan last month was named in Milovan Rajevac's Black Stars squad for the World Cup qualifiers however, the youngster turned down the invitation to focus on his development at Roma.
Meanwhile, Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has said Felix Afena-Gyan should not be rushed into the senior national team set up.
"He is a very good player [but] I don’t think we need to rush Afena-Gyan. Whenever he comes on, he makes an impact but he needs time to play consistently, start games, build confidence, then he will be ready for the national team,” Gyan told Asempa FM.
"I have watched all his games he has played and I think he is the future for the Black Stars but we must admit that he is young and we must not rush him.
"Let us allow him to join the team at the right time. He has been impressive but rushing him into the Black Stars will not be helpful.
"I think he not joining the Black Stars was based on bad intension because I think he wants to develop himself and stay focused as well but I believe he will surely join the team at the right time with proper integration.”
Afena-Gyan has been the talk of the town after being handed his debut by Jose Mourinho last month.
He came to Roma's rescue scoring brace in his outfit's win over Genoa.