Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt recovers from coronavirus | OneFootball

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt recovers from coronavirus | OneFootball

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Phil Costa·23 January 2021

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt recovers from coronavirus

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Juventus have confirmed that defender Matthijs de Ligt has tested negative for coronavirus.

De Ligt tested positive for COVID-19 on January 8, causing him to miss their last four fixtures.


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“Matthijs de Ligt carried out, as per protocol, two controls of molecular test (swab) for Covid-19 with negative results,” read an official statement.

“Therefore, the player has recovered and is no longer subjected to the isolation regime.

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“He will join the team at the J Hotel for the retreat this evening and will be included in the squad list for tomorrow’s match.”

Juventus host Bologna on Sunday as they aim to close the gap on league leaders Milan.