THE Football Association of Wales (FAW) is 'satisfied' that the Connah's Quay Nomads followed all COVID-19 protocols for their match against Dinamo Tbilisi in Wrexham on Wednesday night.

They are however investigating whether comments made by manager Andy Morrison 'constitute a breach of FAW Rules'.

As a result of the mandatory UEFA testing under their COVID-19 protocols for European competitions, it was confirmed that three Connah’s Quay Nomads players tested positive for the virus and were isolated from the rest of the squad.

One further player was identified as being in contact with those that had received a positive result and was immediately told to self-isolate at home and is now awaiting a further test for the virus.

In a statement on the FAW website it reads: "The club’s doctor followed the national guidance and informed the relevant health authorities where the players reside to allow track and trace procedures to be implemented.

"The FAW is further satisfied that the club followed the advice of Public Health Wales and the UEFA protocols in order for the match to go ahead as scheduled once the positive tests had been confirmed.

"In accordance with both FAW and UEFA protocols, the squad, staff and officials completed daily medical questionnaires prior to matchday and on matchday itself. The UEFA stadium entry procedures were also completed, which included a further temperature test and the negative COVID-19 result paperwork.

"The Racecourse Ground and Wrexham AFC ensured that the venue was COVID-19 compliant and a safe environment for all those in attendance at the stadium. In addition, the FAW and UEFA had delegates at the match to ensure protocols were being followed.

"In response to the media comments made by the Connah’s Quay Nomads manager, Andy Morrison, the Football Association of Wales immediately requested the observations of the club.

"The FAW is satisfied that the comments contradict the confirmed compliance with the COVID-19 protocols; and whilst the club may decide to take internal actions, the FAW is currently investigating whether a breach of the guidelines has taken place and whether the comments constitute a breach of FAW Rules for bringing the association into disrepute."

The Leader previously reported that Connah's Quay Nomads FC says its managers' comments have been "misconstrued" after he said he had to "turn a blind eye" to players feeling unwell ahead of the club's Europa League clash with Dinamo Tbilisi.

Following Thursday night's slender 1-0 defeat to the Georgian side, Nomads manager Andy Morrison appeared to suggest the club ignored the fact three players were feeling unwell.