Former national team captain Daniele De Rossi is part of the Italian national team's coaching staff.

During the last national team gathering, eight players were infected by covid-19.

Among others Juventus Leonardo Bonucci and Federico Bernardeschi.

De Rossi is now hospitalized in Rome after suffering from respiratory problems.

The situation must be under control and the whole thing is reported to be a safety measure.

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Antonio Colak: "I always wanted number 9"