Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for coronavirus for the second time when Juventus was preparing for next week’s Champions League clash against Barcelona in Italy on Thursday, according to reports.
Ronaldo is currently in isolation at his Turin home after testing positive for COVID-19 with the Portugal national team for Nations League games on October 13.
The 35-year-old received another positive result after a test carried out on Wednesday, reported Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta Dello Sport.
The Portuguese striker may still be available for the Serie A game against Hellas Verona on Sunday and the clash against Lionel Messis Barcelona on October 28th.
According to UEFA rules, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner must take a negative test in Turin 24 hours before the Barcelona game in order to be included in the squad.
Ronaldo, who has no symptoms of the virus, has continued to exercise at home and posted a video on social media training in his high-tech gym with a new, shaved head look.
“Success in life is not measured by what you achieve but by the obstacles you overcome,” wrote Ronaldo as he gave up his fingers crossed.
On Thursday, the non-smiling gamer posted another photo of himself sitting at a table before dinner on social media with the caption: “Thursday style!”
The entire Juventus team is isolated after US midfielder Weston McKennie tested positive on October 14th.
Despite Ronaldo’s absence, Juventus won the Champions League opener 2-0 at Dynamo Kiev, with Spaniard Alvaro Morata scoring both goals.
Juventus are second in Group G behind Barcelona, who beat Hungarian Minnows Ferencvaros 5-1.
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