The Juventus squad was forced to isolate after Tunisian midfielder Hamza Rafia was tested positive for Covid-19, the Italian club announced on Thursday.
“In accordance with the laws and agreements with the local health authority, the team group has signed fiduciary isolation today,” said the club in a statement.
People who test negatives can do regular training and match activities, but will not be permitted to contact outside the group, he added.
Rafia, a 22-year-old Tunisian international, has made a senior appearance for Juventus since arriving from Olympique Lyonnais in July 2019.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side is scheduled to face Monza friendly on Saturday 31 July, before taking Barcelona in the Nou camp in the last pre-season match They on August 8 Juve’s offer to regain Serie A title from Inter Milan began with a trip to Udinese on August 22.
Juventus forces in isolation after Covid-19’s positive case
