12-02-2020, 04:52 PM
Barcelona defender, Sergi Roberto tests positive for coronavirus
Barcelona defender, Sergi Roberto has tested positive for coronavirus, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
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The 28-year-old Spaniard is currently out injured after picking up a knock on November 21 during the match against Atlético Madrid, which leaves him on the sidelines for up to two months.
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He has now been dealt a setback in his recovery after contracting Covid-19.
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The club said in a statement;
Barcelona defender, Sergi Roberto has tested positive for coronavirus, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
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The 28-year-old Spaniard is currently out injured after picking up a knock on November 21 during the match against Atlético Madrid, which leaves him on the sidelines for up to two months.
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He has now been dealt a setback in his recovery after contracting Covid-19.
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The club said in a statement;
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'After the PCR tests carried out on Tuesday, first-team player Sergi Roberto has tested positive for Covid-19.Â
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The player is in good health and is isolating at home following his recovery from the injury that occurred on November 21.
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The club has informed the relevant sports and health authorities, and all those who had contact with the player were tracked via further PCR tests.
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 Roberto suffered a rupture in the femoral rectus of his right thigh at the end of Atlético Madrid v Barça game (1-0), an injury that means he will be out of action for about two months.
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