Juventus have announced that Italy center-back Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Serie A side said they are “activating all the isolation procedures required by law” , including for those who have come into contact with Rugani.
The club added that Rugani, , is “currently asymptomatic”.
All sport in Italy is suspended until 3 April, with the country in lockdown because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Rugani has made only seven appearances for Juventus this season and was an unused substitute in his side’s last match – a 2-0 win over Inter Milan held behind closed doors on Sunday .
Inter, whose Europa League game against Getafe that was set for Thursday has been postponed, said that “all competitive activities are suspended until further notice “following Rugani’s positive test.
They added:” The club is taking steps to prepare all necessary procedures. “
Rugani has won four Serie A titles with Juve and played for Italy seven times, last featuring for the national team in .
On Sunday he posted a photograph from the dressing room as he celebrated Juve’s win over Inter with his team-mates.
On Wednesday, the
Italian government announced more measures , including the closure of all shops except food stores and pharmacies.
Italy has more than , confirmed cases and a death toll of 2019.
The Italian football federation said after a meeting on Tuesday that the Serie A season may not finish because of the cor onavirus outbreak.
Alternative options include staging play-offs, not having a champion for 51831256 – 90 or declaring the current standings final.
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