Turin: Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.De Ligt is the second Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus. Earlier, Alex Sandro also returned a positive test.

In an official statement, Juventus said,  "Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Matthijs De Ligt has emerged positive with Covid-19." The player has already been placed in solitary confinement," the statement added.

Se Ligt was last seen in action against AC Milan on Wednesday and he played the full 90 minutes. As a result of this positive result, de Ligt will now begin a period of self-isolation. He had missed the start of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery over the summer but he has featured in every game for Juventus since returning to fitness. Juventus is currently at the fourth position in the Serie A standings with 30 points from 15 matches.

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