Aston Villa's masseur is in hospital with coronavirus.

Alex Butler's sister has posted a message on social media about the news.

Villa's Bodymoor Heath training complex was shut down days ago, with goalkeeper Pepe Reina recently complaining about coronavirus-like symptoms.

Mr Butler's sister posted the following message on social media: "Big Al needs your get well messages, love and support #avfc fans.

"Very poorly with coronavirus and waiting on an ITU bed. RTs, likes and any messages for me to show the big man please, let him know we are all behind him."