Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a statement club announced, "Real Madrid CF announces that our coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for corona." Zidane has become the latest in a long line of senior figures at the Bernabeu to contract coronavirus. Defender Nacho Fernandez had to sit out the midweek meeting with Alcoyano after posting a positive test.

On Thursday, Real against  2-1 defeat against third division side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. The team is currently at the second spot with 37 points in 18 games. Atletico Madrid is at the top spot with 44 points in 17 games. Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard, midfielder Casemiro and defender Eder Militao also tested positive earlier this season. Real will next lock horns with Alaves in the LaLiga at Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, Martin Odegaard's loan move to Arsenal is reportedly close to being agreed after the midfielder ruled out joining Real Sociedad and Ajax. He  is desperate for more game time after he was left out of Real Madrid's squad when they suffered an embarrassing Copa del Rey defeat at minnows Alcoyano on Wednesday.

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