After it was revealed that defender Daniele Rugani had contracted Covid-19 earlier this week, another Juventus star has come out to deny reports he was also tested positive.
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Juventus confirmed late Wednesday night that Rugani had tested positive for Covid-19 and that the rest of the squad and the club were forced into solitary isolation.
There were rumours floating around social media that Paulo Dybala had been affected, but the Argentine was quick to dismiss the reports.
Hola a todos, quería confirmar que estoy bien y en aislamiento voluntario. Gracias a todos por los mensajes y espero que esten bien ?? #NoFakeNews #coronavirus
— Paulo Dybala (@PauDybala_JR) March 13, 2020
Tweet translated, "Hello everyone, I wanted to confirm that I am well and in voluntary isolation. Thank you all for the messages and I hope you are well."
Since the outbreak of the virus in Italy, the Serie A campaign has been suspended along with Juventus' UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg tie against Olympique Lyon next week.
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