Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti tests positive for Covid-19

Carlo Ancelotti tests positive for Covid-19

The club reported the news in a one-line release on its official website, without stating the condition of the 62-year-old coach, who tested positive after symptoms apparently consistent with the virus.

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  • Last Update:March 31, 2022, 12:51 IST
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Real Madrid confirmed on Wednesday that coach Carlo Ancelotti has tested positive for COVID-19.

The club reported the news in a one-line release on its official website, without stating the condition of the 62-year-old coach, who tested positive after symptoms apparently consistent with the virus.

Given the nature of his job, however, it is uncertain whether this will happen, and it is likely that he will miss Real Madrid’s La Liga match away from Celta Vigo on Saturday and also in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Can’t play Chelsea next week, Xinhua reports.

Real Madrid will be without Eden Hazard for those games after the Belgian winger underwent an operation to correct a long-standing ankle problem, while Luka Jovic and Isco, neither of whom have played this season. I have not counted much for the coach, also have doubts. with muscle problems.

Rules for people infected with Covid-19 changed in Spain on Monday and, in theory, if he shows only mild symptoms or is asymptomatic, Ancelotti does not have to be in quarantine for seven days and as long as he is social distancing. May work as long as maintains. Wears a protective face-mask, reports Xinhua.

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