Sadio Mane becomes second Liverpool player this week to contract COVID-19

Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, England, Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Jason Cairnduff/Pool via AP)

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has become the second player to contract the coronavirus at the English Premier League champions this week.

``I've been tested positive but I am feeling good and not showing heavy symptoms,'' Mane wrote on Instagram on Friday. ``I will begin my quarantine and recovery process immediately.''

Liverpool described Mane's symptoms as ``minor'' and said he ``feels in good health overall.''

Mane, who scored in a 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Monday, will miss Sunday's game against Aston Villa. Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is also out of the game after contracting COVID-19.

``Make sure that you stay safe and follow all rules to protect yourself and your loved ones to avoid a second wave of the COVID-19 virus spreading all over the world,'' Mane said. ``I will be back stronger than before! We will get through this together.''

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