Veljko Paunovic: Reading boss isolating after testing positive for coronavirus | Football News

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic is in isolation after testing positive for
coronavirus, the Championship club have announced.

The 44-year-old, who is fully vaccinated, oversaw first-team duties for Reading’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.

Paunovic is experiencing « mild symptoms », the Royals said in a statement on the club’s official website.

The statement added: « As a precaution and a routine part of our COVID-19 protocol at Bearwood Park, screening and testing of the first team squad yielded a full round of negative results ahead of our trip to Millwall on Tuesday night.

« Assistant Manager Marko Mitrovic will act as Head Coach in the interim as the Royals head to the Den on Tuesday evening.

« Marko, the coaching staff and the team will be in constant contact with Pauno before, during and after the game against the Lions tomorrow night. »

Reading’s loss to Bournemouth was their third in succession and leaves them 16th in the Championship after 15 games.

As well as the clash with Millwall, Paunovic’s self-isolation period will also include the trip to Birmingham City on Saturday.