NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Karl Darlow has returned a positive test for COVID-19 following routine testing within the training.
The 30-year-old will now be out of action for at least 10 days whilst serving a period a self isolation.
Fellow goalkeepers Freddie Woodman and Mark Gillespie have also been identified as close contacts and will also have serve a period of self isolation despite returning negative tests.
The positive test means that the Magpies have had to move things around for their pre-season friendlies against York City and Harrogate Town on Sunday.
A first-team squad will now travel to the LNER Community Stadium to face the Minstermen while an Under 23's squad will head to Harrogate.
With Martin Dubravka also sidelined due to a foot injury, Newcastle are now desperately short of options in goal.
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