In more bad news for Juventus, one of the first-squad players just tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest round of PCR tests at the club.
Juventus just got some more bad news about one of their most important players who will likely miss the next couple of weeks. In the latest round of Covid-19 tests, midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur tested positive for the virus. The club announced it through their official website and their social media channels. As it happens with any player who tests positive, he will immediately isolate himself for at least 10 days and expect he doesn’t get grave symptoms.
This is how Juventus made the announcement: “Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Rodrigo Bentancur has tested positive for Covid 19. The footballer is in isolation and asymptomatic. The club is in contact with the relevant health authorities for the definition of effective implementation of the protocols required to allow the training and competition activities of the Team Group.”
Which games will Bentancur miss?
Considering he will likely miss at least 10 days of activity with the club, Rodrigo Bentancur is set to miss at least the next three matches. First, the Bianconeri are set to play against Lazio at Allianz Stadium over the weekend. After that, they play at home against FC Porto in the Champions League’s second leg. Then, they play at Cagliari five days later. Bentancur will 100% miss those three games but he hopes he can test negative for the crucial Serie A match against Napoli three days later.
This is not the type of news Juventus likes getting, especially during such an important part of the season. If they don’t get a convincing win against Porto, they might be eliminated from the Champions League. Bentancur is an essential player for Andrea Pirlo and his squad. Hopefully, he will recover as soon as possible in order to keep helping his club.
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