Milan (AFP)
Genoa announced Monday that 14 members of its workforce and staff had tested positive for Covid-19, while, at the same time, their rivals from Sampdoria announced the positive test of their impending recruit, Monegasque Keita Baldé.
"After today's tests, the number of employees positive for Covid-19 stands at 14 players and staff," wrote Genoa in a statement.
Team goalkeeper Mattia Perin and midfielder Lasse Schone were absent in the wide 6-0 loss to Napoli, but 12 other club members tested positive after the game.
"The club has activated all the procedures required by the protocol and informed the competent authorities. We will provide information on the development of the situation," added Genoa, current 12th in Serie A.
At the same time, on Monday evening, the other club in Genoa, Sampdoria, announced that Monaco player Keita Baldé, about to be transferred, had also tested positive for Covid-19 during his visit. medical.
"He has had no contact with the professional group and is in quarantine," Sampdoria said in a statement.
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