Atletico Madrid have announced that the duo of Angel Correa and Sime Vrsaljko have tested positive for coronavirus.
The announcement means both players will miss Atletico’s Champions League quarter-final with RB Leipzig on Thursday as a result.
Their preparations have been thrown into disarray as Croatian Vrsaljko, 28, and Argentine Correa, 25, tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday.
An Atletico statement read: “The first team and members of the coaching staff underwent new tests yesterday.
“The result of which has been negative in all of them, after the appearance of two positive cases in the tests carried out on Saturday.
“Following the health protocol, tests were also performed on relatives living with the two positive cases, all of which were also negative.
“The club’s medical services have received authorisation in both cases to reveal their identity and end the speculation.
“The first team will return to training this afternoon with the absence of Ángel Correa, who remains isolated at his home without presenting symptoms.
“And Sime Vrsaljko, who was recovering from an injury outside the group, is also asymptomatic and will remain at home.
“However, his case is considered as resolved by the health authorities as he has generated antibodies several months ago.”
Diego Simeone’s side are set to take on the Germans in Lisbon as they look to reach the last four stage.
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