BEVERLY HILLS, November 14, (THEWILL) – Stefano Pioli, head coach of Italian side AC Milan, has tested positive for coronavirus, the club has confirmed.
The 55-year-old was “promptly placed in quarantine” on Saturday as the club cancelled a training session that was due to be held. He is said to be asymptomatic and all other tests undertaken in the club returned negative results.
A statement from Milan read:
“Stefano Pioli tested positive for a quick swab carried out this morning. The competent health authorities informed, the coach, who is asymptomatic, was promptly placed in quarantine at home.
“All other swabs carried out on the group were negative. Training has been cancelled. Subject to federal protocol, the team will resume training in view of the match against Napoli on Monday.”
The Rossoneri sit two points clear at the top of Serie A and are unbeaten in 19 league matches.
Milan are billed to face Napoli away at the San Paolo next Sunday, November 22.
