Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti tests POSITIVE for Covid-19, likely to MISS Chelsea vs Real Madrid tie- Carlo Ancelotti has tested positive for Covid-19, Real Madrid announced on Wednesday, with the Italian likely to miss his team’s La Liga game against Celta Vigo on Saturday. Follow Champions League updates on Insidesport.IN
The 62-year-old’s symptoms are “very light”, a Real Madrid source confirmed, with the club confident Ancelotti will be able to return in time for next week’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti tests POSITIVE for Covid-19, likely to MISS Chelsea vs Real Madrid tie
Ancelotti will return as soon as he stops showing symptoms. He was isolating at home on Wednesday to reduce the risk of further infections at the club, even though protocol in Spain no longer requires people who test positive to self-isolate.
Ancelotti is more likely to miss this weekend’s league match against Celta Vigo, with his son and assistant Davide ready to step in on the sideline.
Real Madrid’s trip to Vigo has taken on added importance ahead of the crunch game against Chelsea, after Madrid’s drubbingat the hands of Barcelona before the international break.
Anything other than a win would offer fresh hope to Sevilla and Barca in the Spanish title race, although Madrid have a ninepoint lead at the top of the table.
Champions League: Carlo Ancelotti tests POSITIVE for Covid-19, likely to MISS Chelsea vs Real Madrid tie
