Soccer-Xavi tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Qatar league restart
Al-Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez, the former Barcelona and Spain midfielder, said on Saturday he had tested positive for COVID-19 but was asymptomatic.
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Al-Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez, the former Barcelona, and Spain midfielder said on Saturday he had tested positive for COVID-19 but was asymptomatic. Xavi, who renewed his contract with the Qatari club on July 5, said he will self-isolate as his team prepares for their first match on Saturday after the Qatar Stars League (QSL) was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Today I won't be able to join my team on their comeback to the official competition," Xavi said in a statement https://www.al-saddclub.com/news/football/xavi-i-wont-join-my-team-today-for-the-al-khor-game. "David Prats will be there on my behalf as head of the technical staff - coach to the Al-Sadd reserves. "A few days ago, following the QSL protocol, I tested positive in the last COVID-19 test. Fortunately, I'm feeling ok, but I will be isolated until I am given the all-clear.
"When the health services allow it, I will be very eager to return to my daily routine and to work." The QSL resumed on Friday after being suspended since March due to the new coronavirus pandemic. Al-Sadd, who are third in the table, play Al-Khor on Saturday with five rounds remaining.
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