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Atletico Madrid Forward Joao Felix Tests Positive For Coronavirus
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid suffered a blow on Wednesday when the club announced that forward Joao Felix had become the third player in two weeks to test positive for Covid-19.
Joao Felix is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities' guidelines.© Instagram
Highlights
- Joao Felix tested positive for coronavirus
- Felix became the 3rd player in two weeks to test positive for Covid-19
- The Atletico Madrid forward is currently isolating at home
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid suffered a blow on Wednesday when the club announced that forward Joao Felix had become the third player in two weeks to test positive for Covid-19. "Joao Felix has tested positive for Covid-19. The striker is isolating at home, in compliance with the health authorities' guidelines and La Liga protocols," Atletico said in a statement.
The 21-year-old Portuguese player joins teammates Yannick Carrasco and Mario Hermoso, who tested positive for coronavirus last week, on the sidelines.
Neither Carrasco nor Hermoso were allowed to play in the 4-2 Liga victory against Cadiz on Sunday that gave Atletico a 10-point lead over second-placed Barcelona.
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