Published 11:05 IST, March 13th 2020

Manolo Gabbiadini coronavirus report 'positive', becomes second Serie A player infected

Manolo Gabbiadini coronavirus: Sampdoria star becomes second to test positive for the virus. The Serie A club confirmed that Gabbiadini is in isolation.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Malo Gabbiini is latest sports personnel to test positive for coronavirus after Serie A club Sampdoria confirmed that former Southampton striker has contracted virus. Malo Gabbiini is w second player in Serie A to test positive for COVID-19. Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was first Serie A player to contract virus.

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Serie A coronavirus: Malo Gabbiini coronavirus

Sampdoria released an official statement on Thursday to tify about Malo Gabbiini, stating club has suspended all training activities until furr tice. statement furr res that Gabbiini 'complained of slight fever but was orwise fine'. club has put player into self-isolation and is activating all isolation procedures as laid out by authorities. 

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Serie A coronavirus: Malo Gabbiini coronavirus

28-year-old took to social media to confirm reports while thanking fans for all support and messs he received. Gabbiini furr allayed any fears about his health and urged his supporters to 'follow rules and stay at home'.

Gabbiini, who has also played for Napoli and Bologna, played 23 matches this season, scoring seven goals for Serie A club. 

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Serie A coronavirus: Daniele Rugani coronavirus

Meanwhile, Rugani who tested positive on Wednesday also took to social media to reassure fans of his health. Rugani ded, 'I urge everyone to respect rules because this virus makes distinctions! Let's do it for ourselves, for our loved ones and for those around us.'

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As outbreak in Italy continues to worsen, Italian government has issued a lockdown in country. Serie A remains suspended until April 3, with word on if and when current season will resume. 

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Meanwhile, Juventus has put all its players in self-isolation after Rugani tested positive with COVID-19. Per local Portuguese authorities, Cristia Ronaldo has been in quarantine in Meira for several days but is t showing any symptoms of virus.

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11:05 IST, March 13th 2020