Soccer-Inter defender Bastoni tests positive for COVID-19

Inter Milan have confirmed that defender Alessandro Bastoni has tested positive for COVID-19 while training with Italy's under-21 team. "The Nerazzurri defender is totally asymptomatic and will self-isolate as required by hygiene protocols," said Inter in a statement. The Italian football federation said on Wednesday that two members of the under-21 squad had tested positive without naming them.

Inter Milan have confirmed that defender Alessandro Bastoni has tested positive for COVID-19 while training with Italy's under-21 team. "The Nerazzurri defender is totally asymptomatic and will self-isolate as required by hygiene protocols," said Inter in a statement.

The Italian football federation said on Wednesday that two members of the under-21 squad had tested positive without naming them. It said that the rest of the squad were re-tested and all results were negative. Inter's next match is the derby against AC Milan on Oct 17.

(Writing by Brian Homewood Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky)

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