Juventus defender Daniele Rugani tested positive for Coronavirus

Juventus have confirmed the news and are putting measures in place to isolate the Italy international defender Daniele Rugani to avoid a major outbreak in their team.

In a statement released on Wednsday evening, the club announced that Rugani has been diagnosed with the Coronavirus, but is currently asymptomatic.

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“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the procedures of isolation planned by the regulations, including a check on all those who had contact with him.”

The Italian Serie A has been suspended until April 3, but Juventus are to play Franch giants Olympique Lyon next week in the UEFA Champions League.

Juventus lost the first leg 1-0 and need at least two goals without a reply from their opponent to book their ticket to the quarter finals.