Juventus have confirmed that French midfielder Blaise Matuidi has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Matuidi becomes the second Juventus player to contract the virus after defender Daniele Rugani last week.
Like Rugani, Matuidi did not show any symptoms. He has been in isolation since his teammate’s disgnosis.
‘’Blaise Matuidi has undergone medical tests that have revealed his positivity to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The player, as of Wednesday March 11, has been in voluntary isolation. He will continue to be monitored and will follow the same regime. He is well and asymptomatic.’’ Said a statement issued by Juventus.
Italian football was suspended until next month due to the coronavirus epidemic.
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