The Atlético de Madrid player has tested positive for Covid-19, his club said in a statement.
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After Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, it’s Atlético de Madrid’s turn to be affected by Covid-19. In an official statement released Thursday, December 30, the reigning Spanish champion announced five positive cases within his workforce including Antoine Griezmann. His Koke teammates, Hector Herrera, João Félix and his coach Diego Simeone are also affected.
Detectados cinco casos positivos en las pruebas PCR realizadas al primer equipo.
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– Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) December 30, 2021
Asymptomatic, they are all in isolation at their homes, “in strict compliance with the recommendations of the health authorities“. Bad news for the Colchoneros before the reception of Rayo Vallecano on Sunday on behalf of the 19th day of La Liga.
On the side of Real Madrid, four positive cases were announced on Tuesday. Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde and France international Eduardo Camavinga have tested positive. In Barcelona, his compatriots Ousmane Dembélé and Samuel Umtiti, as well as the Spaniard Gavi, have joined the list of Covid-19 cases, where Dani Alves, Jordi Alba and Clément Lenglet already appeared.