According to reports, on Tuesday it was confirmed that Thiago Alcantara, 29 Liverpool Midfielder has tested positive for coronavirus.
During the Liverpool and Arsenal match on monday, he was visibly absent from the liverpool team.
However, in the club gave reasons for Thiago been absent via a tweet on its official twitter account.
“Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.”
“The 29-year-old, who missed Monday’s match against Arsenal, has exhibited minor symptoms of the virus but is in good health and is getting better.”
“The club has, and will continue to follow, all protocols relating to COVID-19 and Thiago will remain in self-isolation for the required period of time.”
See tweet below:
Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich last month in a deal worth up to £25m.