La Liga kicks off on Friday and on Sunday Alexander Isak's Real Sociedad will play away against Real Valladolid.

Today, striker Willian José, 28, said that he tested positive for covid-19 and the sad news is said to improve the Swedish talent's chances of being included from the start.

"I want to announce that I tested positive for covid-19 in my latest test.

It's sad not to be able to help my teammates at the beginning of the series, but I will take care of myself and continue to work to get back as soon as possible ", José writes on Instagram.

Willian José is the third Real Sociedad player to test positive for covid-19.