Milan announce their defender Theo Hernandez has tested positive for COVID.
“AC Milan announces that Theo Hernández, who has returned from the national team, has tested positive for a swab carried out at home. The relevant local health authorities have been informed and the player is doing well,” the official statement read.
The French full-back was included in the France squad for the Nations League Final Four and contributed to Les Blues‘ win with one goal and one assist in two games.
His compatriot and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot had tested positive for COVID last week, after France’s semi-final against Belgium in Turin.
According to reports in France, Rabiot is one of the players who refused to get the jab and it’s unclear whether or not Theo got vaccinated against COVID.
Theo, 24, scored one goal and registered three assists in nine appearances across all competitions with the Rossoneri so far this season.
He made his senior France debut this past September in a World Cup qualifying match against Finland.
His contract at San Siro expires in June 2024, but according to multiple reports in Italy the Rossoneri are willing to extend his stay at the club giving him a pay rise.
Official Statement: Theo Hernández ➡ https://t.co/IU1tHv7xbd
Comunicato Ufficiale: Theo Hernández ➡ https://t.co/lcXxQQZO9j #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/eREr28imLx
— AC Milan (@acmilan) October 13, 2021
Not good. Hopefully it’s been caught before it can spread.
Theo got jabbed couple months ago i sawv it in his instagram!!
Rabiot trying to be infectious to his teammates in the wrong way.
There were reports about this before the UNL final. Figured it was bogus since he played. Wierd.
There goes my pool this gameweek – Maignan and Theo out…