The owner of Championship club Nottingham Forest has tested positive for coronavirus.

Evangelos Marinakis, who also owns Olympiacos, made the announcement in an emotional statement in Instagram.

The statement read: “The recent virus has visited me and I felt obliged to let the public know.

“I feel good as I take all the necessary measures and I discipline to the doctors’ instructions.

“I strongly advise all my fellow citizens to do the same. I wish all a quick recovery."

Followers rushed to wish him a speedy recovery with messages wishing him well.

Forest currently lie in fifth place in the Championship, within the play-off places.

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