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Juventus duo Matuidi, Rugani cleared of coronavirus
ROME, April 15, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Juventus said Wednesday that French
midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Italian defender Daniele Rugani had
recovered from coronavirus after testing positive for it last month.
Rugani was the first Italian top-flight footballer diagnosed with
the virus on March 11. World Cup winner Matuidi also tested positive
for COVID-19 a few days later.
“Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi underwent, as per protocol, a
double check with diagnostic tests (swabs) for the Coronavirus-Covid
19. The tests came back with negative results,” the club said in a
statement.
“The players have, therefore, recovered and are no longer subjected
to the home isolation regime.”
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala documented how he “struggled to
breathe” after coming down with the virus on March 21, although the
club did not provide an update on the Argentine.
Dybala had said he was doing better late last month after displaying
“strong symptoms”.
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