Gillingham player misses game against Blackpool after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19

Gillingham have confirmed Christian Maghoma missed Saturday’s game against Blackpool after coming into contact with someone with Covid-19.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 28th Sep 2020, 15:19 BST

Updated 28th Sep 2020, 15:20 BST

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The 22-year-old was a notable absentee at the Priestfield Stadium on Saturday having played in Gillingham’s previous six games.

However, the defender was left out of the squad altogether for the visit of Blackpool.

Explaining his absence in a statement released earlier today, Gillingham said: “The club can confirm that player Christian Maghoma, who missed Saturday's Sky Bet League One clash with Blackpool, after coming into contact last week with someone with COVID-19, was tested on Friday and was confirmed as negative over the weekend.

“The player reported back with the group this morning for training.”

Steve Evans’ side won the game 2-0 thanks to Dominic Samuel’s double, his goals coming at the start of both halves.

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