Neymar
Neymar tests positive for Covid-19
Brazilian club Santos have confirmed that Neymar has tested positive for Covid-19, ruling him out of action for the foreseeable future.
According to reports, Neymar began showing symptoms on Thursday, and was immediately removed from team activities.
Medical tests later confirmed the viral infection, the club confirmed in a statement on Sunday.
The statement read: “With a viral condition that began on Thursday (June 5), Neymar Jr. underwent laboratory tests, after evaluation by the Medical Department of Santos FC, which confirmed infection by Covid-19.
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“The player had already been away from activities since Thursday, when he began showing symptoms, and remains resting at home and undergoing symptomatic treatment, as determined by a doctor.”
The club did not disclose how long Neymar will be out of action. He is already ruled out of Thursday’s league match at Fortaleza through suspension.
The Fortaleza match will be Santos’ last outing before the Brazilian league pauses for the June 14-July 13 Club World Cup in the United States.
The former Barcelona forward’s future at Santos remains undecided, with his contract set to expire on June 30.
Neymar has made 12 appearances for Santos across all competitions this season, contributing three goals and three assists.
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