International

PSG: Neymar, Di María, Paredes test positive for Covid-19

PSG have confirmed on Twitter three cases of Covid-19 in their squad. According to L'Equipe, those players are Neymar, Ángel Di María and Leandro Paredes.

PSG's Neymar (right), Ángel Di María (center) and Leandro Paredes (Getty).
PSG's Neymar (right), Ángel Di María (center) and Leandro Paredes (Getty).

Neymar, Ángel Di María and Leandro Paredes have testes positive for Covid-19. PSG confirmed on Twitter that they have three cases in their squad, but haven’t revealed the names of the players yet. However, those players are the Brazilian superstar and the Argentina’s players, according to L’Equipe.

Advertisement

Paris Saint-Germain had asked the French League to postpone their second round game of the Ligue 1 to September 9, after losing the UEFA Champions League final to Bayern Munich. Now, the team would be without three of their key players to face that game.

Apparently, the three players contracted the coronavirus during their holidays in Ibiza. Neymar, Di María and Paredes extended their holidays after playing three Champions League games in 10 days. They were placed in quarantine to avoid further infections and will be forced to quarantine for at least one week.

Advertisement

PSG on Twitter about positive Covid-19 cases

Three PSGplayers are confirmed positive on the Sars CoV2 test and are subject to the appropriate health protocol”, wrote the French club on their Twitter account. “All players and staff will continue to be tested in the coming days”.

Tweet placeholder
Advertisement

Although the club has not confirmed the names of the players, L’Equipe revealed that those players are no others than Neymar, Di María and Paredes, whoshared their vacation in Ibiza after the UEFA Champions League final.

ALSO READ
When and where will the next Copa America take place?
Soccer

When and where will the next Copa America take place?

Copa America 2024: Why do soccer players walk onto the field with children?
Copa America 2024

Copa America 2024: Why do soccer players walk onto the field with children?

Is Netherlands out of the UEFA Euro 2024?
UEFA Euro 2024

Is Netherlands out of the UEFA Euro 2024?

Soccer Games Today: Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024 Matches on June 20
Soccer

Soccer Games Today: Copa America 2024 and Euro 2024 Matches on June 20

Better Collective Logo