LEEDS striker Rodrigo has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus and will miss this weekend’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
The Elland Road side’s £35million record-signing missed Monday night’s 4-1 loss at home to Leicester.
And now he will be absent for Saturday’s clash with the Eagles after being forced to self-isolate.
Rodrigo had previously been informed he’d been in contact with someone who had returned a positive Covid-19 test.
But the former Valencia star, 29, revealed he is feeling healthy and will be cheering his team-mates on from the sofa this weekend.
Taking to Instagram, Rodrigo wrote: “Unfortunately I have tested positive for Covid-19, after being in contact with a family member who had been infected without us knowing.
“As per the protocol, I will be self isolating and will miss the Crystal Palace game.
“Both my family and I feel great.
“We are lucky enough to feel healthy and we are keeping a positive attitude.
“From home I will support Leeds and the Spanish national team as a supporter and I will be back on the pitch soon.
Rodrigo has scored one goal in eight games this season, netting in the 1-1 draw with Man CityCredit: Reuters
“Thank you for all those who have shown concern.”
Rodrigo has played eight times for Leeds following his summer transfer.
The striker has scored just once – but it was the equaliser in the huge clash with Manchester City in September.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
