DANIELE RUGANI’S partner Michela Persico admitted she fears for her unborn baby after the couple caught coronavirus.
The Juventus defender tested positive for Covid-19 on March 11 and the news came as a worrying blow to the pair.
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Daniele Rugani’s partner Michela Persico admitted she fears for her unborn baby after the couple caught coronavirus
The pair are expecting their first child
They are both tested positive for Covid-19 but as yet show no symptoms of the disease and are in quarantine.
Before news of Rugani’s diagnosis spread across Europe, the couple were preparing to announce they were expecting their first child.
Persico is four months pregnant but said she is scared about the impact of the disease on her child.
In an interview with Italian outlet Chi, she said: “I still can’t even talk about it.
“But at the moment I have to understand what will happen.
“I hope the virus does not affect my pregnancy.
“The doctors assured me there should be no problems.
“But put yourself in my shoes: I have an infinite fear.”
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Rugani sent a positive message of reassurance to the world after he contracted the virus and Persico revealed its effects were quite mild.
But the model and presenter did admit the isolation period was tough.
She added: “Daniele had no symptoms then suddenly a fever.
“Almost nothing, but the control started. He tested positive but he was fine.
“I have no symptoms, I’m alone, when I can not see anyone. But I’ll do it.”
Former Arsenal target Rugani – a seven-cap Italy international – was the first Juventus player to test positive.
The Serie A side scrapped all training last month after their Under-23s played Pianese just days before three of their players and their manager were confirmed as being infected.
Persico is four months pregnant
The Italian is a model and TV presenter
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