Wolves head coach Lage to miss Chelsea trip with COVID-19

Wolves will be without head coach Bruno Lage for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea in the Premier League after he contracted coronavirus.

Lage returned a positive COVID-19 test on Friday, with Wolves confirming he will not travel with the squad to Stamford Bridge.

Coronavirus restrictions in the United Kingdom have been all but removed in recent months, but government guidance does still urge people to “try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for five days”.

Lage’s absence comes as a blow for Wolves at a critical stage of the season as they still harbour hopes of qualifying for the Europa Conference League.

Wolves, who have lost four of their past five including three on the bounce, are three points behind West Ham in the final European qualification spot but have a game in hand on the Hammers.

Bruno Lage will miss this weekend’s trip to Chelsea after testing positive for Covid-19.

Wishing our head coach a swift return! pic.twitter.com/e72od8pjR0

— Wolves (@Wolves) May 6, 2022