Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow has told Sky Sports News he is slowly improving at home after being hospitalised last week with Covid-19. Darlow admitted his experience with the virus had been "pretty awful" after he tested positive 10 days ago and was sent home by club officials to spend time in isolation. Darlow confirmed he had now been released from hospital and is back at home to begin the recovery process. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce confirmed after last Friday's friendly win Darlow was struggling with Covid. Both have since tested negative for the virus and are set to rejoin Newcastle's squad at training this week.

Source: Sky sports July 26, 2021 14:48 UTC