Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford affirmed that he had not been ordered to undergo self-isolation after attending a charity boxing evening on Friday.
The Merseysiders saw one of their players, whose name has not been disclosed, test positive for coronavirus this week.
"Everton Football Club can confirm that, as a precautionary measure, its entire first-team squad and coaching staff are undertaking a period of self-isolation following medical advice," the club's statement read.
"The step has been taken after a first-team player reported symptoms consistent with coronavirus. The club is in regular contact with the player in question and is monitoring the wellbeing of all players and staff."
Just hours later, however, the England shot-stopper was present at the event in Durham alongside wife Megan Davison.
On Saturday Pickford moved to dispel rumours he had broken self-isolation in order to attend, assuring that he had agreed to go to the event beforehand and that Everton were fully aware of his actions.
"Last night I attended a boxing event with my family," he wrote on Twitter.
"Recently my local boxing event had a fire, in conjunction with one of my sponsors we helped the club to get back on its feet by helping out.
"There are many young grassroot boxers training here and it helps the local community.
"I had made a commitment to them that I would attend the event and prior to going I spoke to the club doctor to ensure I was ok to attend."
Pickford denies being in self-isolation after Everton keeper attends charity boxing event
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