Valencia, Real Betis, Deportivo Alavés, Granada, RCD Espanyol, SD Huesca, Mallorca, CD Tenerife and UD Las Palmas reported on Tuesday the appearance of positive cases of coronavirus among their squad members in the tests carried out before starting their respective preseason.

The first to report was the Valencian team, which has detected the positives after "the PCR and serological tests carried out on Monday to the first team, coaching staff and more direct environment, on the occasion of the start of preseason work." "Two positive cases have been detected by COVID-19, which are isolated in their corresponding homes, in accordance with the protocols of LaLiga and Valencia itself and which have already been immediately communicated to the health authorities," said the club 'che' in a press release.

It must be remembered that Valencia was already affected in March by the virus, when it indicated that it had five positive cases, days after having received the Italian Atalanta in the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Another team that was very affected by the virus was Espanyol , which had six members with the disease, and which this Tuesday revealed, after the tests on Monday, the professional staff, the coaching staff and the rest of the collaborators linked to the first team, "a single asymptomatic positive case, which has already been isolated at home following the protocols established by the League and the health authorities."

"This circumstance will force, once again, that the entire group is subjected to new PCR tests that will be held this Thursday. Until the results of this second test are obtained, the training must be carried out individually, as stated in the action protocol for the return to training for the LaLiga teams, "added the Catalan club.

Loren and Gonalons, among the infected

Betis also reported a positive in their squad that is "in good health", and which was later revealed to be forward Loren Morón , as confirmed by the player himself. "Unfortunately, I will not be able to travel with my teammates to Marbella today to start the preseason. I have tested positive in the PCR test and, although I feel fine, I will have to wait a few days to join the team," he said on his social networks.

Granada CF's French midfielder Maxime Gonalons confirmed himself that he is infected. "Hello, Grenadinistas. I want to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am recovering at home to return as soon as possible with my teammates in Granada. I really want to see you all and enjoy the team. A big hug to all of you . Let's go my Granada! ", He stressed.

Late in the afternoon, Deportivo Alavés reported that it had detected three positives in Monday's tests. "The tests were carried out following strict security measures, so there has been no contact with the rest of the personnel. Arrivals were carried out in their own vehicle, spaced every three minutes and without interaction between them. Those affected are asymptomatic, isolated in his home and in good health, "said the Babazorra entity.

SD Huesca, which will be in LaLiga Santander next season, was another of the clubs that reported infected, two cases. "As they have not had prior contact with each other, the rest of the staff will continue with the established schedule, with tests and medical examinations on Wednesday and the start of work on the Pyramid lawn on Friday the 14th. Previously, and according to the protocol, The Pyramid facilities will be disinfected, "said the Huesca club.

Positive in Mallorca and Las Palmas

In LaLiga SmartBank, there were two other teams that announced new positives such as Mallorca and UD Las Palmas, in both cases, one each. "This positive case is isolated at his home in accordance with the protocols of LaLiga and RCD Mallorca and the health authorities are aware of it," said the vermilion club, which will return to training on Wednesday working "individually until conducting further tests ".

"Once the results are known, a positive case for COVID-19 has been detected in the first team. In accordance with LaLiga protocols, he is already isolated at his home and has already been communicated to the health authorities," he said. its part the whole of Gran Canaria.

CD Tenerife, meanwhile, reported that Elliot Gómez López, a player in the CD Tenerife youth soccer area and who has been completing dynamics with the first team for a few months, tested positive "after feeling different discomforts during his vacation period. ". "The player is in good health pending evolution," he adds.

These 13 positive cases join those announced in recent weeks by other LaLiga Santander teams such as Real Madrid, Sevilla FC or Atlético de Madrid, or CF Fuenlabrada, UD Almería and Real Zaragoza, from LaLiga SmartBank.

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