Les Bleus and Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has been in self isolation after fellow team-mate Daniele Rugani tested positive for Coronavirus.
Blaise Matuidi revealed that he had tested positive for Coronavirus but he was doing okay and reassured people that he would recover.Matuidi who was asymptomatic has been in voluntary self-isolation since last Wednesday.
He posted on Instagram:
“I am an asymptomatic carrier of the virus, aware that I have the privilege of being a professional footballer and therefore benefit from regular and excellent health monitoring.“If I had not been, perhaps I would never have known I was. I am positive, I am strong, my morale is as high as that of my family.
“I am positive. I am strong, morale is good.
“I am positive, we will collectively emerge stronger from this test.
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Les Bleus and Juventus Midfielder Blaise Matuidi Tests Positive For Coronavirus |
Italy has become a Coronavirus Hotspot and the country has since gone on lockdown as the Italian government looks to curb its spread.
Currently the Italian league, Serie A has been suspended until April 3 although this seems unlikely as new cases of the virus keep emerging.
Sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora seemed to suggest that play could return at the beginning of May.
High profile individuals have not been spared from the Coronavirus scourge, with Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta also testing positive for Coronavirus.
Esteemed actors Idris Elba, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson also revealed that they tested positive for Coronavirus as well.