Juventus announce Hamza Rafia, who is training with the first team, has tested positive for COVID, so his teammates are now self-isolating.
“Juventus Football Club announces that, during the checks provided for by the protocol in force, Hamza Rafia has tested positive with Covid-19,” Juventus official statement reads.
“In compliance with the legislation and in agreement with the local health authority, the team group has entered into fiduciary isolation as of today. This procedure will allow all negative subjects to carry out regular training and match activities, but will not allow contact with the outside of the group.”
Hamza Rafia tests positive for Covid-19 ➡️ https://t.co/AXUnKzl7YO pic.twitter.com/gH5qPsoi1F
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) July 29, 2021
So, Juventus players will continue to train at the Continassa, but no contacts outside the group will be allowed.
The Bianconeri began their pre-season on July 14 and played the first friendly game of the summer this past Saturday against Cesena and Rafia entered the pitch in the second half.
The Tunisia international joined Juventus from Lyon in 2019 and played 53 games with the Old Lady’s U23 squad in Italy’s Serie C.
Rafia, 22, has one appearance and one goal with the senior team.
The Tunisia international came off the bench during a Coppa Italia clash against Genoa in January, scoring the winner for the Bianconeri during extra time.
His contract at the Allianz Stadium expires this coming June.