Spezia player Maggiore has COVID

Spezia have announced that player Giulio Maggiore tested positive for COVID-19 after international duty with the Italy Under-21 squad.

There was an outbreak within the Azzurrini that prompted them to cancel the game with Iceland, while the Under-20 side stepped in to play the Republic of Ireland.

A statement from Spezia notes that Maggiore had already been self-isolating upon his return to the club and did not therefore come into contact with his teammates since October 4.

Maggiore is asymptomatic and will undergo the necessary quarantine period.

Spezia have announced that player Giulio Maggiore tested positive for COVID-19 after international duty with the Italy Under-21 squad.

There was an outbreak within the Azzurrini that prompted them to cancel the game with Iceland, while the Under-20 side stepped in to play the Republic of Ireland.

A statement from Spezia notes that Maggiore had already been self-isolating upon his return to the club and did not therefore come into contact with his teammates since October 4.

Maggiore is asymptomatic and will undergo the necessary quarantine period.