Atletico's Diego Costa, Arias test positive for COVID-19

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LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 13: Diego Costa of Atletico de Madrid walks out of the tunnel for the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between RB Leipzig and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Jose Alvalade on August 13, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Madrid, Sept 3, 2020 (AFP) - Spanish striker Diego Costa and Colombian defender Santiago Arias have both tested positive for Covid-19, their club Atletico Madrid said Thursday.

Before the resumption of training on Friday, the entire first team squad underwent tests except for Costa and Arias.

"The team has been tested except for those involved in international fixtures with their countries," said an Atletico statement.

"Diego Costa and Santiago Arias, who tested positive during their holidays, are currently isolating and show no symptoms.

"Both players are staying at home complying with all protocols and measures set by the authorities and La Liga.

"Therefore, they will not resume training on Sept. 4 and their return is expected after completing their quarantine."

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