Covid rules Kroos out of Real Madrid La Liga decider

Kroos had been self-isolating after being in contact with someone with the virus but has now tested positive himself.

Published: 18th May 2021 12:47 AM  |   Last Updated: 18th May 2021 12:47 AM   |  A+A-

Toni Kroos. (Photo | AP)

By AFP

MADRID: Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos has tested positive for Covid-19, which rules him out of the decisive final league game of the season this weekend.

Real are second in La Liga, two points behind city rivals Atletico Madrid with a single game against Villarreal on Saturday remaining.

Kroos had been self-isolating after being in contact with someone with the virus but has now tested positive himself.


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