Newcastle star Isaac Hayden has admitted he 'underestimated' coronavirus after the disease left him bed-ridden for over a week.
The 25-year-old was one of a number of players at the club who tested positive recently following a mass outbreak which saw their clash with Aston Villa postponed.
And former Arsenal youngster Hayden has now detailed his struggles to mount a full recovery and return to action.
He told talkSPORT: 'It took me by surprise, to be honest, how badly it affected me.
'I definitely underestimated it.