Celtic's Bitton tests positive for COVID-19 on international duty
Bitton was part of the Israel squad which lost 5-3 on penalties to Scotland in Thursday’s Euro 2020 playoff game at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
By REUTERSEuro 2020 Qualification Play off - Scotland v Israel - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - October 8, 2020 Scotland's Lyndon Dykes in action with Israel's Nir Bitton(photo credit: REUTERS)
Celtic midfielder Nir Bitton has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Israel, the Scottish Premiership club said on Saturday.Bitton was part of the Israel squad which lost 5-3 on penalties to Scotland in Thursday’s Euro 2020 playoff game at Hampden Park in Glasgow.Earlier, Ryan Christie went into self-isolation after coming in contact with Scotland team mate Stuart Armstrong who tested positive for COVID-19, while forward Odsonne Edouard also returned a positive result when playing for France’s Under-21 team."Clearly, recent events during this international period are very concerning and frustrating," said a club statement. "The current situation has presented huge challenges for all within football and wider society which we do not underestimate in any way."
