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Sports News of Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Dybala tests positive for COVID-19 again after fourth test in six weeks

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After carrying out four tests in six weeks, Juventus star, Paulo Dybala has tested positive again for coronavirus, according to Spanish programme El Chiringuito.

Alongside team-mates Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi, the Argentine forward was among the first few Serie A players to be diagnosed with the deadly virus.

Dybala and his girlfriend Oriana Sabatini first confirmed on March 21 that they were diagnosed with the virus after being tested.

According to Spanish programme El Chiringuito, Dybala's most recent coming back positive.

The attacker who is still battling the virus with his girlfriend recently spoke about their state, claiming they're doing well.

"Luckily [we are] much better, these days we do not have any symptoms," said Dybala.

"I had stronger symptoms, I got tired very quickly, when I wanted to train, I was short of breath after five minutes. There we noticed that something was not right and through the tests the club did we were told that we were positive.

"From there we had more symptoms, such as cough, tired body and when we slept I felt very cold, but from the club they had told us that we were going to be fine so we had to be calm."

Serie A teams, including Juventus, are scheduled to return to training on Monday, May 4.

It is obvious that Dybala would have to be excused from resumption but it is yet unknown if the presumption would be impacted by Dybala's condition.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said players would be able "to undertake training individually from 4 May, in groups from 18 May, and then we'll evaluate if there are the conditions to allow the season to be completed".

He added: "We need to complete all the discussions to ensure that if we do reach that stage, we'll do so in the utmost safety and security.

"We are passionate about sport and don't want our athletes to get sick.

"I'm passionate for football. Like many Italians, I initially found it strange that the championship could be interrupted or suspended but I think that even the most ardent fan understands that there wasn't an alternative."

Metro/The Sun