Diego Costa and Arias, positive for coronavirus

The template of Atlético de Madrid he underwent a PCR test this Thursday before returning to training, scheduled for Friday at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda. All the players, with the exception of the internationals who are with their respective teams, underwent the tests except two.

Why Diego Costa and Arias They tested positive in a PCR test they underwent during their vacations outside of Madrid. Both cases are asymptomatic, in quarantine and complying with the protocols of the corresponding health authorities and LaLiga, according to Atlético.

In this way, the Spanish-Brazilian and the Colombian will not start the preseason this Friday with the rest of the group, since they must comply with the pertinent quarantine isolated from the other mattress soccer players.