Juventus member contracted COVID-19

Juventus states that a staff member has tested coronavirus positive.

The Old Lady played against Hellas Verona on Saturday and is ready to face Spezia at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday.

“Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, a positive Covid-19 result emerged from a (non-player) member of the team group who was placed in isolation,” the club’s official statement reads.

“The club is in contact with the relevant health authorities for the definition of an effective implementation of the protocols required to allow the training and competition activities of the Team Group.”