Pepe Reina coronavirus update: Aston Villa goalkeeper opens up on nightmare ordeal

Aston Villa goalkeeper Pepe Reina has opened up on his recovery from coronavirus. England has been under complete lockdown since past few weeks fearing spread of pandemic. Meanwhile, all sporting events, including Premier League, have been suspended until end of April.

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Aston Villa's Pepe Reina coronavirus update

Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, last week revealed that he showed symptoms of coronavirus. He joined list including Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi to have contracted pandemic. Spaniard opened up on his fight against coronavirus in an interview with Italian publication Corriere dello Sport.

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Aston Villa's Pepe Reina coronavirus: It was a nightmare, claims goalkeeper

Pepe Reina revealed that most difficult moment in his life was when he could t brea. He claimed that he struggled for oxygen for over 25 minutes, which turned out to be a nightmare. He asserted that it was worst moment of his life.

Aston Villa's Pepe Reina coronavirus: Player living with family

During Pepe Reina quarantine, he was asked if he felt lonely at home, away from footballing activities. However, former Spanish international claimed that he did t feel lonely, citing presence of his wife, children and his in-laws. He claimed that he possesses a big house and re was way to feel lonely re.

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Aston Villa's Pepe Reina coronavirus: Pepe Reina quarantine underway

During Pepe Reina quarantine, Villa 'keeper was asked about his first thoughts when he showed symptoms of coronavirus. He claimed that he was very tired after experiencing initial symptoms of pandemic. This forced him to stay indoors for next six to eight days. goalkeeper, however, claimed that he was w recovering from pandemic.

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Pepe Reina coronavirus: Premier League players with coronavirus

Amid Pepe Reina quarantine, here are a few of Premier League players and manrs with coronavirus. Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta was first in Premier League to test positive. Later, Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi also tested positive for coronavirus. However, two have since been given a clean chit from health authorities.