Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have both tested positive for coronavirus, Manchester City have confirmed.
The Premier League side revealed the duo had contracted COVID-19, though they were displaying no symptoms, and were currently self-isolating.
The 2020-21 Premier League season begins on Saturday, September 12, though City's first fixture in the competition is against Wolves on September 21, in 14 days' time.
A club statement from City read: "Manchester City FC can confirm that Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for COVID-19.
"Both players are currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine. Neither is displaying symptoms of the virus.
"Everyone at the club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery ahead of their return to training and the new season."
Shortly after City released their statement, winger Mahrez tweeted: "Thank you for all the nice messages, I'm good. Stay safe everyone take care."
