River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo has been in isolation since Tuesday for having been in contact with a person who tested positive for coronavirus.
“Medical part. Coach Marcelo Gallardo has been preventively isolated because he was in contact with a person who later tested positive for COVID-19. Once the reasonable time has elapsed, the corresponding studies will be carried out, ”the Millionaire reported through his social networks.
The 44-year-old coach did not participate in the training of River’s first team this morning.
The previous practice was on Saturday and the players had Sunday and Monday off, so it is assumed that Gallardo was not in contact with any team player.
River Plate will debut in the Argentine Professional Soccer League Cup this Sunday at home against Banfield.
Their next Copa Libertadores game will be on November 24 as a visitor against Athletico Paranaense, first leg of the round of 16. EFE (hn).