Adama Traore withdraws from Spain squad after testing positive for COVID-19

Wolverhampton Wanderers' striker Adama Traore suffered a major setback in his stint with national team after he tested positive for dreaded coronavirus. Wolves star was recently called up for national duty by manr Luis Enrique but has w been forced to withdraw from Spanish squad. As a result, Traore will w have to take ar test on Tuesday and wait for those results to determine his near future with team.

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Adama Traore second player after Mikel Oyarzabal to contract COVID-19

Every player that has been called for national duty has to mandatorily undergo coronavirus tests. That's when Adama Traore tested COVID-19 positive, according to a report by Spanish media publication Marca. report comes as a blow to Spain, with Adama Traore becoming second player to contract virus after Mikel Oyarzabal. In event of Traore testing positive again, n he will continue with self-isolation. If t, n he can head back to Spain.

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Adama Traore's struggle with national team continues 

Following revelation, Adama Traore has excused himself from participating in national team. Spain are slated to come up against Germany and Ukraine in UEFA Nations League. Wolves' striker, despite his sensational run of form with Premier League heavyweights, has endured difficult times with national team. 

This isn't first instance that Adama Traore has had to give up on opportunity to play for Spain. Wolves striker had to withdraw from participating with national team after he sustained an injury in vember last year. Still, his performance with Premier League outfit cant be denied completely, with Spaniard netting 6 goals, while also racking up 12 assists last season.

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Adama Traore transfer to Liverpool?

striker's efforts with Wolves have reaped benefits for him as top Premier League clubs are vying for his signature. Among potential suitors are Premier League champions Liverpool as well as Pep Guardiola-mand Manchester City. Wolves are well aware of fact that y will have to sell Adama Traore to raise funds amid coronavirus crisis. Besides, Barcelona, club where he grew up in, are also keen on sealing Adama Traore transfer. 

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