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OH NO! Barcelona Player Tests Positive for COVID-19

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Aug 12, 2020

An unnamed Barcelona player has tested positive to COVID-19, though their upcoming Champions League clash with Bayern Munich is not in doubt.

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According to the Spanish club, the player who tested positive was not included in Quique Setien's final shortlist for Friday's quarter-final tie against Bayern.

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The statement released by Barcelona read;

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"Following PCR tests conducted this Tuesday afternoon on the group of nine players due to begin the pre-season today, one of them has tested positive for Covid-19.

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"The player has no symptoms, is in good health and has been quarantined at his home. The club has reported the matter to the relevant sporting and health authorities.

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"All persons who have been in contact with the player have been tracked to perform the corresponding PCR tests.

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"The player has not been in contact with any of the senior team players who are scheduled to travel to Lisbon this Thursday to compete in the Champions League.ÔÇØ

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The statement also linked to a page confirming the nine players that had returned to pre-season training, including Pedri, Trincao, Matheus Fernandes, Jean-Clair Todibo, Moussa Wague, Carles Alena, Rafinha, Juan Miranda, and Oriol Busquets.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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