Juventus confirm Merih Demiral has returned to Turin and tested positive for COVID.

The Bianconeri didn’t release any official statement after reports in Italy claimed the Turkey international had caught COVID while on international duty.

Demiral has now returned to Turin and the Old Lady confirmed he’s tested positive for COVID.

“Merih Demiral, due to being tested positive for Covid-19 while on duty with the Turkish national team on 26 March 2021,” Juventus’ official statement reads.

Juventus confirm Merih Demiral has returned to Turin and tested positive for COVID.

The Bianconeri didn’t release any official statement after reports in Italy claimed the Turkey international had caught COVID while on international duty.

Demiral has now returned to Turin and the Old Lady confirmed he’s tested positive for COVID.

“Merih Demiral, due to being tested positive for Covid-19 while on duty with the Turkish national team on 26 March 2021,” Juventus’ official statement reads.

“Returned to Italy with a medical flight authorised by the competent authorities. He will continue his fiduciary isolation at the J | Hotel.”

Juventus face Torino in the derby della Mole on Saturday and host Napoli at the Allianz Stadium in the rescheduled fixture from matchday 3.

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ByLorenzo Bettoni

Lorenzo Bettoni is the Editor of Football Italia.

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