AC Milan coach Pioli recovers from virus, returns to sidelines

Pioli, who has been self-isolating at home since testing positive on November 14 will return for AC Milan's Europa League match against Celtic on Thursday.

Without Pioli, Milan won two league matches and drew a Europa League game against Lille. The Rossoneri is in first place in Serie A and second in its Europa League group.

AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli has recovered from the coronavirus and will be back on the sidelines for Thursday's Europa League match against Celtic, the club said on Wednesday.

Milan said the latest COVID-19 tests on Pioli and assistant coach Giacomo Murelli were negative.

Pioli, who has been self-isolating at home since testing positive on November 14, will also take charge of Wednesday's training session.

Without Pioli, Milan won two league matches and drew a Europa League game against Lille. The Rossoneri is in first place in Serie A and second in its Europa League group.