LaLiga: Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19
The 31-year-old was tested after having come into direct contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating.
File image of Toni Kroos. AFP
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos tested positive for COVID-19
on Monday, Real Madrid announced in a statement.
The 31-year-old was tested after having come into direct contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating.
Kroos did not participate in Real Madrid's LaLiga win over Athletic Bilbao on the weekend.
Official Announcement: Toni Kroos.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 17, 2021
His absence will come as a blow to Los Blancos, who are currently involved in a tense title race along with rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
Kroos could potentially also miss out on a chance to play at Euro 2020, should he be unable to fully recover from COVID-19 before the 11 June opening date.
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