Real Madrid's Valverde tests positive for the coronavirus

Posted April 21, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

MADRID (AP) - Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said on Wednesday.

Valverde was dropped from the squad that will play at CÃ¡diz later Wednesday in the Spanish league.

Coach Zinedine Zidane was already without seven other players because of injuries and suspensions, including captain Sergio Ramos, who also tested positive for COVID-19 recently.

Central defender Raphael Varane has just recovered from the coronavirus and was expected to play in CÃ¡diz.

Madrid is four points behind Spanish league leader AtlÃ©tico Madrid.

Valverde is likely to miss Madrid's first leg against Chelsea in the Champions League semifinals next week.

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Real Madrid's Federico Valverde, left, is challenged by Liverpool's Diogo Jota during a Champions League quarter final second leg soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super) The Associated Press

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