Real Madrid has confirmed through a statement that Zidane has tested positive in the latest COVID tests carried out on the team. The coach will not be able to travel, therefore, to Vitoria, where Real Madrid play against Alavés this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Zidane was already absent in the last training session carried out by the squad on Friday morning in Valdebebas. His position will be occupied by his second, Bettoni.
Zidane already had a complicated situation a few days ago when he had to be aware of a positive that had occurred in his close environment. In any case, the pertinent tests were carried out according to LaLiga protocol and he was able to continue practicing in the position without being quarantined. It was just before the team's trip to Pamplona to play against Osasuna. Almost two weeks have passed since that circumstance and the technician has passed several tests giving negative. You cannot relate that fact to this one.
Now Zidane must submit to the protocol dictated by LaLiga. You will have to quarantine for ten days and then, before joining, test negative in two consecutive tests. Bettoni will continue to exercise in his place throughout this time. Vinicius, Jovic, Hazard, Militao … The Virus has affected Madrid in different lines throughout the course of the pandemic.
Shortly after, the Madrid squad underwent an antigen test, all of which gave negative results. Throughout the afternoon you will pass a PCR test as required by the protocol of the League. Depending on the result, the squad will travel to Vitoria tomorrow Saturday to face Alavés.