Cuadrado becomes second Juventus player to test positive for COVID-19

Alex Sandro is already in isolation after testing positive on Monday, with Cuadrado confirmed as having contracted COVID-19 after the latest round of testing.

Alex Sandro runs with the ball under pressure from Rodrigo De Paul during the Serie A match between Juventus and Udinese Calcio at Allianz Stadium on January 03.

Juventus confirmed on Tuesday that Juan Cuadrado has tested positive for COVID-19, the second player from the Serie A champion to test positive this week.

Brazilian defender Alex Sandro is already in isolation after testing positive on Monday, with Cuadrado confirmed as having contracted COVID-19 after the latest round of testing.

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"Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Juan Cuadrado has emerged positive with Covid-19. The player has already been placed in solitary confinement and is asymptomatic."

Juve travels to AC Milan on Wednesday, when Andrea Pirlo's side will aim to reduce the 10-point gap to the league leader.