PSG's new head coach Mauricio Pochettino tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Angers clash

Paris Saint Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. The club on Friday released a statement and said that the Argentine will miss weekend's Ligue 1 clash against Angers.

The Argentine coach's assistants Jesus Perez and Miguel D'Agostino are set to take charge of the squad for Saturday's league encounter.

"Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has tested positive for Sars-Cov2 after a PCR test. He will now be in isolation and follow the appropriate medical advice," the club said in a statement.

Paris Saint-Germain had officially appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their head coach after sacking German coach Thomas Tuchel, who was with the Ligue 1 giants since July 2018. The Argentine immediately vowed to "to win with style".

The French club took to their website announced the news and said that Pochettino had signed a contract until June 30, 2022, with an option for an additional year.

"PSG are one of the biggest clubs in the world," the 48-year-old told the club's TV channel. "So it's not only important to win but to win with style." However, he added: "Discipline is important, respect, friendship between the players but also all the staff."

Defending league champions PSG are a point behind leaders Olympique Lyonnais at the halfway stage of the season.

Recently, Paris Saint Germain's 2-1 win over Marseille in the French Super Cup ensured first silverware for the new manager Mauricio Pochettino.