Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Callum of Chelsea test positive

London: Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi are the latest football personalities who have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

In a statement, Arsenal said that they have closed their London Colney training center after they Arteta tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

“This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly. I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed,” said Arteta.

On the other hand, Chelsea said that Callum displayed symptoms similar to a mild cold on Monday morning and has not been at the training ground since then as a precaution.

However, after testing positive, he will undergo a period of self-isolation.

Meanwhile, three Leicester City players have shown symptoms of infecting COVID-19 and have been isolated from the rest of the squad.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has also tested positive for coronavirus, the Serie A giants confirmed on Thursday.

“The footballer, Daniele Rugani has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic,” read a statement. “Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.” IANS

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