Fiorentina players Cutrone, Pezzella test positive for coronavirus
Rome, March 14, 2020 (AFP) - Fiorentina's Italian forward Patrick Cutrone and Argentine defender German Pezzella have both tested positive for coronavirus, along with a club physiotherapist, the Serie A team said Saturday.
"They had some symptoms. All three tested positive. Their health is good and they are at home in Florence," Fiorentina said in a statement.
The club's Serbia forward Dusan Vlahovic was also confirmed to contracted the virus on Friday.
It total nine top-flight Italian footballers have now tested positive, including five Sampdoria players, and Juventus defender Daniele Rugani.
Serie A as well as all sport in Italy has been suspended until April 3.
The country recorded its highest one-day death toll yet of 250 on Friday, bringing the total to 1,266, with 17,660 infected.
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